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A thesaurus (pl.: thesauri or thesauruses), sometimes called a synonym dictionary or dictionary of synonyms, is a reference work which arranges words by their meanings (or in simpler terms, a book where one can find different words with similar meanings to other words), [1] [2] sometimes as a hierarchy of broader and narrower terms, sometimes simply as lists of synonyms and antonyms.
Google Trends topic searches for "Gaslighting" began a substantial increase in 2016. [1]Gaslighting is a colloquialism, defined as manipulating someone into questioning their own perception of reality.
A persuasive definition is a form of stipulative definition which purports to describe the true or commonly accepted meaning of a term, while in reality stipulating an uncommon or altered use, usually to support an argument for some view, or to create or alter rights, duties or crimes. [1]
The "plain folks" or "common man" approach attempts to convince the audience that the propagandist's positions reflect the common sense of the people. It is designed to win the confidence of the audience by communicating in the common manner and style of the target audience.
Definition and context [ edit ] Confirmation bias, a phrase coined by English psychologist Peter Wason , is the tendency of people to favor information that confirms or strengthens their beliefs or values and is difficult to dislodge once affirmed.
People who believe conspiracies about the Trump assassination attempt or buy into QAnon are often seeking purpose or belonging — truth is beside the point.
The US Food and Drug Administration has finalized new standards that foods must meet before they can be labeled as “healthy.”. Requirements now include limits on saturated fat, sodium and ...
He exaggerates his own childishness in order to convince his older cousins to sit at the grown-up table. One of the most famous examples of reverse psychology in popular culture is a gag in the Looney Tunes cartoon Rabbit Fire. While Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck are arguing over whether it's Duck Season or Rabbit Season, Bugs suddenly switches ...