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what is a synonym for "spin"?
like you know that trick advertisers and politicians do where they "spin" everything to their advantage and basically tug on peoples heart strings or emotions or literally say whatever will spin peoples perspectives to their advantage? what is a word for that kind of behavior?
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- RPLv 75 years ago
There are several potential synonyms, some neutral, but others value-laden. Examples include interpretation, translation, metamorphosis, distortion, and lie. When those who spin are looked down upon, they could be described as manipulative, but, if they are regarded favorably, one might call them enlightening or clarifying. It all depends on what spin one chooses to apply and how it (the spin) is received (understood).
