"spin-doctored" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more spin-doctored [comparative], most spin-doctored [superlative]
Etymology: From spin doctor. Etymology templates: {{m|en|spin doctor}} spin doctor Head templates: {{en-adj}} spin-doctored (comparative more spin-doctored, superlative most spin-doctored)
  1. Manipulated to appear in a more favorable light. Related terms: doctored
    Sense id: en-spin-doctored-en-adj-NI09a0iD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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