spin doctor
noun
Definition of spin doctor
: a person (such as a political aide) responsible for ensuring that others interpret an event from a particular point of view
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Examples of spin doctor in a Sentence
The spin doctors from both sides were already declaring victory for their candidates as soon as the debate ended.
First Known Use of spin doctor
1984
SPIN DOCTOR Defined for English Language Learners
spin doctor
noun
Definition of spin doctor for English Language Learners
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: a person (such as a political aide) whose job involves trying to control the way something (such as an important event) is described to the public in order to influence what people think about it
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