Doublethink
Definition
(noun) The act of simultaneously accepting two contradictory beliefs
Examples
“"We must restrict free speech to protect your freedom" is a classic case of doublethink.”
“That's doublethink.”
“My brother called it doublethink when the senator praised cuts he'd just voted for.”
“At 7 a.m., the newsroom was full of doublethink about the memo.”
“She lives in doublethink, swearing the rules are fair while she bends them every Friday.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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