Definition of misinformation in English: misinformation
noun mass noun False or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive.
‘nuclear matters are often entangled in a web of secrecy and misinformation’
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‘He said misinformation, as well as lack of information are problems to consider.’ ‘But, sadly, this is a subject that has become buried under a mountain of misinformation and propaganda.’ ‘What a pity you have allowed yourself to be used by Liberal Democrat mischief-makers to publish misinformation.’ ‘You find that most of their information and propaganda is based on misinformation.’ ‘Learn to identify and refute official misinformation when you see it.’ ‘Sometimes misinformation, exaggerated fictions and relics of wartime propaganda are reported in the media.’ ‘After all, what's to prevent vandals from deleting information or adding misinformation?’ ‘Ironically this mine of medical misinformation about sexuality was intended to exalt the state of matrimony.’ ‘To spread misinformation and make derogatory and intolerant remarks about any group is unacceptable.’ ‘And they came out with a whole host of false pricing comparisons and we are fighting back against that misinformation.’ ‘No one is going to get a better self-image if the information they receive is in reality misinformation.’ ‘In addition, letters of apology were sent to Josephine by some of those who had given misinformation about her.’ ‘How could it have avoided becoming just another part of the whole elaborate web of half-truths, misinformation and spin?’ ‘There had even been worries that it could have been deliberate misinformation.’ ‘Given the importance of public opinion, let us counter misinformation with a modicum of information.’ ‘And it can be a way of spreading misinformation or distorted information quickly.’ ‘It was so interesting it deserves to have its misinformation corrected.’ ‘This makes finding information quicker and easier, but also allows replication of misinformation.’ ‘What we do not need is the selective, or careless, transmission of misinformation or disinformation.’ ‘They don't want to give people news or information-they give them misinformation.’ Synonyms
disinformation , false information, misleading information, deception
View synonyms Pronunciation misinformation /ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/