revisionism
noun/rɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #18,433 most common English word
Meaning
the practice of revising or reinterpreting accepted historical, political, or ideological beliefs, often to suit a particular agenda.
Example sentence
The historian was accused of revisionism for reinterpreting the causes of the war in a way that favored the losing side.
Synonyms & related words
- reinterpretation
- distortion
- falsification
- manipulation
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