Propaganda

noun
  1. Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. noun
    The government spread propaganda to justify the war.
    During the election, both parties accused each other of spreading propaganda.
  2. The dissemination of such information as a political strategy. noun
    The regime's propaganda machine was in full swing during the campaign.
    Propaganda was used to manipulate public opinion and maintain control.