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Definition of psyops

psyops

/ˈsaɪ.ɑːps/
psy · ops
Plural:psyops
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psyops Lexical Profile

psyops Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Planned military or political activities designed to convey selected information and indicators to foreign or target audiences in order to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and behavior.

Example

"Modern information warfare increasingly relies on digital psyops to shape public perception and undermine institutional trust."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although plural in form, "psyops" is frequently construed as a singular uncountable noun when referring to the general discipline or strategy (e.g., "psyops is an effective tool"), while the back-formation "psyop" is used for a single specific operation.

• Nearby Words

psychotically
psyllium
psyop
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ptelea
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a military blend of "psychological" and "operations."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Psyops. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/psyops
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