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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He has since become known for sharing conspiracy theories online and was accused of spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
As each blade falls, many Americans cheer them on, perhaps out of frustration, despair or misinformation.
—Darren Soto, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2025
That’s neither disinformation nor misinformation but a flagrant deceit.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025
Everyday investors are turning to financial influencers on social media for advice, but experts say rooting out misinformation is challenging.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
As each blade falls, many Americans cheer them on, perhaps out of frustration, despair or misinformation.
—Darren Soto, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2025
That’s neither disinformation nor misinformation but a flagrant deceit.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025
Everyday investors are turning to financial influencers on social media for advice, but experts say rooting out misinformation is challenging.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misinformation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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