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misinform

[ mis-in-fawrm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

misinform

/ ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔːm; ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən /

First recorded in 1350–1400, misinform is from the Middle English word misenfourmen. See mis- ¹, inform ¹

They misinform; they mislead; they corrupt, or tend to corrupt, taste.

"Whaever tell't ye that, didna misinform ye," replied the old woman drily.

Elsewhere he saith, that our Eyes misinform us not, but faithfully transmit their resentment to the mind.

Such copies can kindle no enthusiasm, and they virtually misinform the student.

Now, what possible end can be served by books like these, except to misguide and misinform?

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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