"power word" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: power words [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} power word (plural power words)
  1. A word that often evokes an emotional response, positive or negative, in the target audience, leading to a desired outcome.
    Sense id: en-power_word-en-noun-eKbTBiKq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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