Counteragitation

/ˌkaʊntərˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/ noun

Definition

Activist or propagandistic efforts made in opposition to another group's agitation or campaign.

Etymology

Counter- + agitation (state of disturbance or social movement). The noun form of counteragitate, describing organized oppositional activism.

Kelly Says

During the Cold War, counteragitation was standard: the U.S. and USSR would each run propaganda campaigns against the other's messaging, creating this fascinating echo chamber of competing narratives.

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