propaganda
systematic effort to manipulate other people’s beliefs, attitudes, or actions by means of symbols --britannica.com
Words
investigate
a lot like the word it comes from, investigationem meaning "a searching into," which came from the Latin for "to track a footprint." It's exactly what you do when you investigate -- vocabulary.com
killjoy
"a person who deliberately spoils the enjoyment of others through resentful or overly sober behavior" -- Google dictionary
oxymoron
"something (such as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements" -- merriam-webster.com
determinism
"a philosophical view where all events are determined completely by previously existing causes." -- Wikipedia
deadline
"a date or time when something must be finished" -- The Britannica Dictionary
healthy addiction
Is this a thing, or is it a contradiction in terms?
free agent
"a person who does not have any commitments that restrict their actions." -- Google dictionary
diplomacy
"The art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way." - Google/Oxford Languages.
"Tact and subtle skill in dealing with people so as to avoid or settle hostility." - Wiktionary
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death --request
"add insult to injury"
act in a way that makes a bad or displeasing situation worse --request
presentism, explained by Bill Maher (video)
Presentism is an anachronistic application of present-day perspectives or judgements when describing the past --wikipedia
grandiloquence
speech that is lofty in tone, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic --dictionary.com
gentleman
a man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior --merriam-webster.com
eros, philia, agape
Ancient Greek philosophy differentiates main conceptual forms and distinct words for the Modern English word love --wikipedia