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psychological warfare

noun

the use of propaganda, threats, and other psychological techniques to mislead, intimidate, demoralize, or otherwise influence the thinking or behavior of an opponent.

noun

the military application of psychology, esp to propaganda and attempts to influence the morale of enemy and friendly groups in time of war

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Word History and Origins

Origin of psychological warfare¹

First recorded in 1935–40

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It said Hamas remained "firm in its refusal and has not budged a millimetre," accusing the group of "manipulation and psychological warfare".

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Israeli officials have previously described the release of such videos by Hamas as psychological warfare.

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In the past, Israel has dismissed Hamas statements on the deaths of hostages as psychological warfare.

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Mr Nasrallah said it was part of Hezbollah’s “psychological warfare” against its enemy.

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Flying balloons with propaganda leaflets and other items is one of the most common types of psychological warfare the two Koreas launched against each other during the Cold War.

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