Word
disinformation
Meanings
false information that is deliberately spread in order to deceive people
Definition
Disinformation is false information that is deliberately created and shared to mislead people.
Disinformation refers to information that is intentionally false and spread on purpose to deceive. It is often designed to influence opinions, damage reputations, or confuse the public. Unlike a simple mistake, it involves a planned effort to mislead through misleading posts, edited images, or fabricated stories.
Examples
- I realized the thread was disinformation when the screenshots didn’t match any verifiable source.
- You can limit the impact of disinformation by checking who created the content and why.
- He tracked the disinformation to a network of coordinated accounts that reposted the same claims within minutes.
- She warned her team that disinformation spreads fastest when it taps into fear and outrage.
- They designed a workshop to help students recognize disinformation without amplifying it.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse disinformation (deliberately false) with misinformation (incorrect but not necessarily intentional).
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