misinform

Example Sentences

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It said that “nobody is allowed to terrorize and misinform the public” on public health issues.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

“It loses credibility, but it doesn’t misinform voters. The problem is that today it’s always being presented as an absolute truth.”

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2022

Their manifestos and writings show they were well-versed in the online subcultures, conspiracy theories and memes, and used those to deliberately "troll" or misinform.

From BBC • May 17, 2022

“Respondent did not deliberately attempt to mislead, misinform or deceive the electorate,” the ruling said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2022

V. misinform, misteach†, misdescribe†, misinstruct†, miscorrect†; misdirect, misguide; pervert; put on a false scent, throw off the scent, throw off the trail; deceive &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark