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spin doctor

SPIN DOK-ter

spɪn ˈdɒktər

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spindoctor

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a public relations professional or political communications adviser whose role is to present information about an organisation, politician, or policy in the most favourable possible light, particularly in the aftermath of damaging events or controversies; spin doctors craft narratives, manage media relationships, and develop strategies to control the interpretation of events rather than simply conveying facts; the term carries a negative connotation implying deliberate manipulation of public perception and the subordination of truthful communication to strategic image management

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