misinform

Example Sentences

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It said that “nobody is allowed to terrorize and misinform the public” on public health issues.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

He accused Media Matters of creating an alternative account designed to "misinform advertisers" about their posts.

From Reuters • Nov. 18, 2023

“It loses credibility, but it doesn’t misinform voters. The problem is that today it’s always being presented as an absolute truth.”

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2022

KLM says it's committed to communicating "transparently and honestly" about the company's approach to sustainability, and that it would not be in its interest "to misinform customers".

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2022

V. misinform, misteach†, misdescribe†, misinstruct†, miscorrect†; misdirect, misguide; pervert; put on a false scent, throw off the scent, throw off the trail; deceive &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark