To redefine an existing word to maliciously suit a personal agenda. To twist or misrepresent a situation's meaning to fit a shady narrative. Done by apologists and revisionists.
When trying to sanitize a word with bad meaning:
"Just to claritafy, there is such a thing as good Machiavellian.."
"Just to claritafy, I don't want to rain on your parade, but we need more scientists and less lawyers.."
"Just to claritafy, there is such a thing as good Machiavellian.."
"Just to claritafy, I don't want to rain on your parade, but we need more scientists and less lawyers.."
by genshin_simpact April 14, 2022