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Propaganda Techniques

dysphemism - replacing neutral language with more derogatory or unpleasant terms, to instill a negative association.

1:32:37: dysphemismsee definition - replacing neutral language with more derogatory or unpleasant terms, to instill a negative association.
: The term "cages" used to describe the chain-link fenced holding areas in U.S. border facilities for illegal immigrants and their children.

06:52: dysphemismsee definition - replacing neutral language with more derogatory or unpleasant terms, to instill a negative association.
: The term "spying" used to describe court-ordered surveillance, which is commonplace in law enforcement.[6]

05:14: dysphemismsee definition - replacing neutral language with more derogatory or unpleasant terms, to instill a negative association.
: The term "flipping" used to describe the standard law enforcement practice of using cooperating defendants to testify against others for reduced sentences.