The term you are looking for could be "manipulative persuasion" or "manipulative rhetoric." This refers to a form of persuasion that aims to influence listeners through deceptive or misleading tactics to achieve ulterior motives. Another relevant term could be "disinformation," which involves spreading false or misleading information to influence opinions or behaviors. Additionally, "coercive persuasion" may apply if there is an element of pressure involved.
what is the term for the definition " occurs when a speaker urges listeners to engage in a specific behavior or a point of view by misleading them, often to fulfill an ulterior motive beyond the face value of the persuasive attempt"
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