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Misinform (Verb)

Meaning

Give false or misleading information to.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The incorrect report misinformed the public about the severity of the natural disaster.
  • His opponents accused him of intentionally trying to misinform voters about the economic benefits of his policies.
  • Social media platforms can sometimes misinform users about the efficacy of certain health treatments.
  • The satirical article was taken out of context and began to misinform readers about the actual events.
  • Some conspiracy theories on the internet are known to misinform people about the safety of certain vaccinations.

Synonyms

  • Mislead

Hyponyms

  • Overdraw
  • Lead Astray
  • Equivocate
  • Amplify
  • Palter
  • Exaggerate
  • Hyperbolise
  • Magnify
  • Prevaricate
  • Hyperbolize
  • Betray
  • Tergiversate

Related Words

  • Misinformation (noun)
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