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false advertising en · NOUN

Meanings

1. (uncountable) The act of publishing, transmitting, distributing, or otherwise publicly circulating an advertisement containing a false claim, or statement, made intentionally (or recklessly) to promote the sale of property, goods, or services.
   • Near-synonym: deceptive advertising

Relateds

snake oil

Synonyms

deceptive advertising

Translations (6)

fr publicité mensongère (Translations) · fi harhaanjohtava mainonta (Translations) · pt propaganda enganosa (Translations) · fi harhaanjohtava markkinointi (Translations) · pl fałszywa reklama (Translations) · ar إِعْلَان كَاذِب (Translations)