misinformation
1 of 1noun/ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
Forms:misinformations
1
false or inaccurate information that is spread or communicated, often with the intention of deceiving or misleading others
- The article was full of misinformation, leading many readers to believe false claims about the event.
- During the crisis, the spread of misinformation made it harder to find reliable sources of information.
- She apologized for sharing misinformation on social media without verifying the facts first.
- He was upset when his friends spread misinformation about his personal life.
- The political campaign was accused of deliberately spreading misinformation to sway voters.