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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"We believe that alarmism, misinformation and confusion are contrary to the basic principles of preserving public health."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Concern about health misinformation has grown, with vaccination rates falling and extreme diets increasing in popularity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Concern about health misinformation has been growing, with vaccination rates falling and extreme diets, such as the carnivore diet, increasing in popularity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Streeting told the BBC that "dangerous misinformation dressed up as expert advice is putting babies' lives at risk - and it must stop".

From BBC • May 5, 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