Refers to the systematic dissemination of information, ideas, or rumors to influence public opinion, often with a political or ideological aim. Can carry a negative connotation of manipulation.
戦時中、政府はプロパガンダを広めた。
During the war, the government spread propaganda.
その映画はプロパガンダだと批判された。
The film was criticized as propaganda.
The government carried out propaganda aimed at its citizens.
That film was used for propaganda purposes during the war.
The organization is spreading propaganda using the internet.
Many people were taken in by that propaganda.