"psyops" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈsaɪɒps/ Forms: psyop [singular]
Etymology: Clipping of psychological operations. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|psychological operations}} Clipping of psychological operations Head templates: {{en-noun|p|sg=psyop}} psyops pl (normally plural, singular psyop)
  1. Techniques used by military and police forces to influence the beliefs, emotions and behaviour of citizens. Wikipedia link: psychological warfare Tags: plural, plural-normally Categories (topical): Law enforcement, Military Synonyms: psy-ops Hypernyms: brain-washing, propaganda

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