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misinform

[mis-in-fawrm] / ˌmɪs ɪnˈfɔrm /
VERB
give wrong information intentionally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deceive misguide mislead
STRONG
lie misdirect misstate pervert prevaricate signify
WEAK
bait-and-switch cover up disinform double-talk doublespeak lead astray mousetrap put on put on an act put on false front put up a smokescreen string along wrong steer
Antonyms
STRONG
straighten
WEAK
inform tell all

Example Sentences

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The British Poultry Council, which represents suppliers, processors and farmers, added that "drawing comparison between formal inspection and rigorous procedure versus a shop-shelf experiment has potential to mislead and misinform".

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024

“Bad actors are using AI-generated voices in unsolicited robocalls to extort vulnerable family members, imitate celebrities, and misinform voters,” the agency’s chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel, said in a news release.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024

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

"Whaever tell't ye that, didna misinform ye," replied the old woman drily.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 by Leighton, Alexander

Vocabulary lists containing misinform

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: mis-

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