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Meaning of manufactroversy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The deliberate presentation of a largely uncontroversial matter as subject to substantive dispute in order to further a particular ideological or political agenda.

Examples

There is, however, a manufactroversy — a manufactured controversycreated by junk science, dishonest researchers, professional misconduct, outright fraud, lies, misrepresentations, irresponsible reporting, unfortunate media publicity, poor judgment, celebrities who think they are wiser than the whole of medical science, and a few maverick doctors who ought to know better.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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