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psychological warfare
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psychological warfare
n.
The use of various techniques, such as propaganda and terror, to lower an enemy's morale.
psychological warfare
n
(Military) (Psychology) the military application of psychology, esp to propaganda and attempts to influence the morale of enemy and friendly groups in time of war
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Noun1.psychological warfare - the use of psychological tactics to destroy the opponents' morale
war of nerves
war, warfare - the waging of armed conflict against an enemy; "thousands of people were killed in the war"
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