spin

(verb)

To present, describe, or interpret, or to introduce a bias or slant so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance.

Related Terms

Examples of spin in the following topics:

  • Informing the Public

    • In addition to hosting websites and populating social media, parties engage in spin with journalists and produce and air radio and television advertisements.
    • Press conferences are one way in which politicians can engage journalists in spin, or interpreting an issue or event in the favor of their political party.