disinformation
/ˌdɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
noun
- False information that is spread deliberately to deceive people, often for political or strategic purposes.
- Social media platforms are working to stop the spread of disinformation about health treatments.
- Journalists must be careful to distinguish between honest mistakes and intentional disinformation.
- The government accused foreign agents of spreading disinformation to influence the election.
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