misinform
English
Etymology
mis- + inform
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)m
Verb
misinform (third-person singular simple present misinforms, present participle misinforming, simple past and past participle misinformed)
- (transitive) To give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information.
- It is clear that the politician misinformed the public on the issue.
- Synonyms: misguide, mislead, lie to, deceive
Related terms
- misinformant
- misinformation
- misinformer
Translations
give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information
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See also
- disinform