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doublethink Synonyms
Another word for doublethink
Choosing another word for doublethink depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The act or power of simultaneously accepting two mutually contradictory beliefs as correct, often in distinct social contexts or as a result of political indoctrination.
Usage Example
"The spokesperson's claim that cutting the education budget would somehow increase funding for schools was a classic example of political self-deception."
Strong
self-deception
hypocrisy
Weak
duplicity
ambivalence
• verb (Context 2)
To practice doublethink; to simultaneously hold and accept two contradictory beliefs as true.
Usage Example
"Citizens under the regime were conditioned to rationalize so they would never question the sudden shifts in official policy."
Weak
rationalize
equivocate
Opposites of doublethink
The opposite of doublethink shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
consistency
rationality
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Doublethink. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/doublethink