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adjective. describing something exhibiting or employing fraudulent spin. Deft use of misleading information, double speak, or double logic for the purposes of manipulating policy and the general public.
In a typical Rovian maneuver, incorrect information was purposely provided to the reporter so as to discredit the entire story when it came out.
Rovian by a snyder December 11, 2005
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Of or pertaining to Karl Rove
That was a classic rovian maneuver.
Rovian by H Annastasia October 27, 2010
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Rovian • Roviana • Roliana • rowian • Rovan • Ravian • Revian • RKVians • rodian • Rosianna
the political tactic of lying through implying, and without actually lying; leading listeners to a false conclusion without actually making a false statement.
George Bush II employed the rovian tactic of using "9-11" and "Saddam Hussein" in the same sentence repeatedly, leading the general public to the conclusion that Saddam Hussein was involved in 9-11, though he later clarified that not only did Saddam Hussein have nothing to do with 9-11, but he had never stated that that was the case.
Rovian by H Annastasia October 27, 2010
When a person acts or speaks in a rhetorical manner reminiscent of Karl Rove.
When Hillary Clinton warped what Barack Obama said about the Reagan era, she used Rovean tactics.
Rovean by praxguy February 7, 2008
Rovina is a pretty girls name.
You have the tendency to be capable of hugging bunnies while killing a monster. You are cute and adorable. You are a law unto itself. Your tendency is to finish whatever you start. You are tolerant and like to help humanity. You are very active. You are generally warmhearted and gives freely of your time, energy, and sympathetic understanding. You have tolerance and acceptance of the frailties of others. Universal and humanitarian in outlook. This is very compassionate name.You are frank, methodical and believe in law, system and order.
You are very intuitive. You have a reservoir of inspired wisdom combined with inherited analytical ability, which could reward you through expressions of spiritual leadership, business analysis, marketing, artistic visions, and scientific research. Operating on spiritual side of your individuality can bring you to the great heights, and drop you off if you neglect your spiritual identity. You are always looking for an opportunity to investigate the unknown, to use and show your mental abilities, to find the purpose and meaning of life. You want to grow wise and to understand people and things. You need privacy to replenish your energy. You have a unique way of thinking, intuitive, reflective, absorbing.
"Rovina...stop being such a Rovina!"
rovina by Thank God for me February 16, 2018
Ravian gets a lot of girls yet is only looking for one special girl. Is smart, and athletic but has a secret passion for music. He says what's on his mind and doesn't care what everyone else says. He is also quite the epic gamer and kills all the 8-year-old Roblox players.
Don't mess with Ravian, he is quite an epic gamer!
Ravian by Ravuab December 17, 2018
A Roovian is a devoted fan to the amateur film company: Twenty-First Century Roo
Tristan declared himself a Roovian after watching every film made by Twenty First Century Roo
Roovian by Roovian January 6, 2015
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