misinformation

[mis-in-fer-mey-shuhn] / ˌmɪs ɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

false information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

falsity misreport misstatement

STRONG

calumny deception falsification obfuscation

WEAK

chicanery distortion inaccuracy prevarication sophistry

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fact truth

Example Sentences

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Around 150 people have been detained for social media posts about the killings, accused of spreading misinformation, or "glorifying crime and criminals".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

District Court for the Northern District of Texas that the ad giants worked with third-party groups to establish ways to keep their ads away from misinformation or objectionable content.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Fans and commentators highlighted the humor in his response, noting that the actor turned what could have been a grim misinformation scare into a light, self-aware moment.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

"It's quite dangerous in a way, that misinformation and misguidance. Those students would have naturally thought they were going to be OK and go about their day as normal."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I assumed that all of these posts were filled with misdirection and misinformation, but they were still highly entertaining.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline