psychological warfare

• Einsatz psychologischer Taktiken, Propaganda, Drohungen oder Manipulation, um Gegner oder Zielgruppen zu beeinflussen, zu demoralisieren oder zu destabilisieren, oft in militärischen, politischen oder wettbewerbsorientierten Kontexten.

The use of psychological tactics, propaganda, threats, or manipulation to influence, demoralize, or destabilize an opponent or target group, often in military, political, or competitive contexts.

1. Manipulation of the mindC1formal

   The use of tactics designed to manipulate or influence the emotions, beliefs, or mental state of an opponent, often to demoralize or confuse them.

   Psychologische Kriegsführung

   • The regime used psychological warfare to break the morale of the rebels.
   • During the Cold War, both superpowers engaged in psychological warfare through propaganda.
   • The interrogator employed psychological warfare techniques to extract information.