Note:

Headline: “Outrage as Donald Trump suggests injecting disinfectant to kill virus”

Here, “Outrage” is the loaded word.

It tells you how to feel before you even read the news.

Loaded language is the gateway drug of propaganda.

It gets you feeling before you start thinking.

Don’t fall for it.

Next: Name Calling / Labeling

#PropagandaPattern #Disinformation

🔹 How to resist it:

Slow down. Emotional spikes are red flags.

Swap in neutral language and see if the claim still holds.

Focus on facts, not feelings.

🔹 How to spot it:

Ask:

Does this word describe, or does it judge?

Could a different word change the whole tone?

🔹 Where you’ll see it:

Headlines

Political speeches

Opinion pieces

Social media

Comment sections

🔹 Real examples:

“Outrage as Donald Trump suggests injecting disinfectant”
“Public enemy number one”
“Evil empire”

These aren’t just words. They’re cues—designed to move you.

👉 Loaded language isn’t about what is said

It’s about how it’s said

Neutral: “The government passed a law.”
Loaded: “The regime forced through a power grab.”

🔹 How it shows up:

“Outrageous”
“Heroic”
“Tyrannical”
“Patriotic”
“Shameful”

Words chosen to manipulate, not inform.

🔹 What it is:

Using emotionally charged words to trigger strong feelings—without making a real argument.

🔹 Why it works:

Emotion bypasses logic.

If you're outraged, you're less likely to fact-check.

If you're proud, you're more likely to agree.