psychological warfare

noun

: things that are done to make someone (such as an enemy or opponent) become less confident or to feel hopeless, afraid, etc.

The army used radio broadcasts into enemy territory as a form of psychological warfare.

Examples of psychological warfare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What begins as a desperate family bonding trip rapidly devolves into savage violence and brutal psychological warfare. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 June 2026

Rights groups have sounded the alarm, warning that Israel’s military offensive is mirroring tactics used in Gaza – from heavy strikes on critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities, to the targeting of journalists and psychological warfare. —Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026

That’s what helps in psychological warfare and information warfare. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026

There’s even more psychological warfare at play. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for psychological warfare

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