Blackwashing

/ˈblæk.wɑʃɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act of spreading negative or false information to damage someone's reputation or character.

Etymology

Present participle of 'blackwash,' forming a gerund noun that describes the process of reputation-damaging behavior.

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In political discourse, blackwashing has become such a common tactic that fact-checking organizations now track false claims systematically—a new kind of defensive literacy citizens need!

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