Psychological Operations

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Definition

Military term for propaganda and mind games designed to demoralize the enemy. Basically, lying on a government budget.

Example Usage

The military conducted psychological operations by spreading rumors about the enemy's supply lines being cut off.

Source: Military terminology

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