psychological warfare
Example Sentences
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During times of unrest, Tharallah coordinates intelligence, policing and the Basij, as well as psychological warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
In an “open letter to Trello leadership,” one person begins by asking, “Are you secretly conducting psychological warfare, or did a sleep-deprived intern hit ‘publish’ on your latest update by accident?”
From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025
The mother of an Israeli hostage accidentally killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza has described hostage videos released by Hamas as "psychological warfare".
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2024
Bullets coach Dick Motta resorted to psychological warfare, telling reporters that Sonics guard Dennis Johnson was susceptible to pressure because he was 0 for 14 shooting in Game 7 the year before.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2023
Seabiscuit’s psychological warfare raised more problems than simple wounded pride.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
