False flag

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA ruse, in the days of sail, in which an attacking ship would fly the colours of its enemy until close enough to open fire.

2.NounA diversionary or propaganda tactic of deceiving an adversary into thinking that an operation was carried out by another party.

3.VerbTo target someone or something with a false flag or ruse.

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