misinformation
noun
mis·in·for·ma·tion
ˌmis-ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən 
: incorrect or misleading information
Indubitably, a great deal of paranoid and otherwise irresponsible misinformation about the Kennedy assassination has traveled far and sold well …—
Ronnie Dugger
Ronnie DuggerA muddle of misinformation keeps clouding the debate over hormone-replacement therapy for women.—Melinda Beck
Melinda BeckEach of these pieces of information (and misinformation) about me is sold for about two-fifths of a cent to advertisers, which then deliver me an Internet ad, send me a catalog or mail me a credit-card offer.—Joel Stein
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This helps ensure that customer trust isn’t eroded by the deleterious impact of misinformation disseminated by illegitimate word of mouth.
—Branden Abushanab, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The internet can be an unforgiving place to share so openly, and on the other side of her largely positive reception, she's watched a lot of misinformation spread about her journey since going viral.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
For years, Republicans have claimed that the agency was using its authority to combat misinformation and disinformation as a way to collude with social-media platforms, to censor Americans.
—Sue Halpern, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Coles said recently she’s heard a lot of misinformation that falsely characterizes public employees as wasteful.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
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Branden Abushanab, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The internet can be an unforgiving place to share so openly, and on the other side of her largely positive reception, she's watched a lot of misinformation spread about her journey since going viral.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
For years, Republicans have claimed that the agency was using its authority to combat misinformation and disinformation as a way to collude with social-media platforms, to censor Americans.
—Sue Halpern, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Coles said recently she’s heard a lot of misinformation that falsely characterizes public employees as wasteful.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misinformation. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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