/ English Dictionary |
SPIN DOCTOR
Pronunciation (US): | (GB): |
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A public relations person who tries to forestall negative publicity by publicizing a favorable interpretation of the words or actions of a company or political party or famous person
Example:
his title is Director of Communications but he is just a spin doctor
Synonyms:
spin doctor; spinmeister
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("spin doctor" is a kind of...):
public relations person (a person employed to establish and promote a favorable relationship with the public)