Spin

/spɪn/

noun

  1. Rapid circular motion.

    He put some spin on the cue ball.

  2. A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.

  3. A favourable comment or interpretation intended to bias opinion on an otherwise unpleasant situation.

    The politician was mocked in the press for his reliance on spin rather than facts.

Synonyms: propaganda

verb

  1. To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

    I spun myself around a few times.

  2. To make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.

    They spin the cotton into thread.

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

Synonyms: blandish, dress up, gild, put lipstick on, sugarcoat, whitewash

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