Psychological-warfare
noun
1.
the use of propaganda, threats, and other psychological techniques to mislead, intimidate, demoralize, or otherwise influence the thinking or behavior of an opponent.
psychological warfare
noun
1.
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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