Disinformation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Disinformation ( noun )

False information that is spread deliberately to deceive people.

Origin:

Late 20th century: from dis- (expressing negation) + information.

Examples:

1. The government warned about the spread of disinformation about the coronavirus on social media.
2. The opposition party accused the ruling party of spreading disinformation to win the election.
3. The media watchdog group reported on the increase of disinformation on the internet.
4. The journalist exposed the disinformation campaign orchestrated by the corporation.
5. The researcher studied the effects of disinformation on public opinion.

(As a verb)

Disinformation ( verb )

False information that is spread deliberately to deceive people.

Origin:

Late 20th century: from dis- (expressing negation) + information.

Examples:

1. The government warned about the spread of disinformation about the coronavirus on social media.
2. The opposition party accused the ruling party of spreading disinformation to win the election.
3. The media watchdog group reported on the increase of disinformation on the internet.
4. The journalist exposed the disinformation campaign orchestrated by the corporation.
5. The researcher studied the effects of disinformation on public opinion.