misinformation
Use Misinformation in a sentence
ɪnˈfɔrm verb (used with object)
to give false or misleading information to.
Related forms
mis·in·form·ant, mis·in·form·er, noun
mis·in·form·a·tive, adjective
Synonyms
mislead, misdirect.
mislead, misdirect.
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| —vb | |
| (tr) to give incorrect information to | |
| misin'formant | |
| —n | |
| misin'former | |
| —n | |
| misinformation | |
| —n | |
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| misinform (ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔːm) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to give incorrect information to | |
| misin'formant | |
| —n | |
| misin'former | |
| —n | |
| misinformation | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
So mostly these reluctant voters will vote on the suggestions and misinformation pushed by these king makers.
The fear-mongering and misinformation plaguing the faux-sweetener market seems to be rooted in a common misconception.
As you say, its full of misinformation and hyperbole.
Information, including misinformation, will change the world militarily and economically.
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