disinformation
Example Sentences
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During a six-year battle to get them support, the couple say social workers lied directly to their children and disinformation about the family was circulated between officials.
From BBC
For followers of medical disinformation, the claim that autism is linked to childhood vaccinations is the reddest of red flags.
From Los Angeles Times
Misinformation, conspiracy theory and disinformation spread like mold in a flooded house, permeating so many discussions.
From Salon
The entire circus was useful for convincing people that it's okay to choose disinformation over the truth, especially when the facts make you feel bad.
From Salon
In reality, the memo clearly states that the focus is on people who are already a threat, such as militia members or white supremacists, and how they are using pandemic disinformation to justify violence.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
