disinformation — false information deliberately spread to deceive people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: false information deliberately spread to deceive people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 사람들을 속이기 위해 의도적으로 퍼뜨린 거짓 정보
Korean pronunciation: 디스인퍼**메이**션
Example Sentences
- My aunt shared so much disinformation on social media that even her cat started fact-checking her posts.
- The company's disinformation about their product safety led to a massive lawsuit.
- Social media platforms are implementing new policies to identify and remove disinformation.
disinformation
NOUN//ˌdɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən//
false information deliberately spread to deceive people
a sneaky reporter deliberately types fake news on his computer while grinning mischievously. He shows the false story to his unsuspecting colleague who nods in agreement. The fake information gets passed from person to person throughout the newsroom. Other reporters begin copying and spreading the false story without checking its accuracy. false information being deliberately spread to deceive people
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Russian 'dezinformatsiya', a term used during the Cold War era to describe the Soviet strategy of spreading false information to mislead opponents. The word was borrowed into English in the 1980s as this propaganda technique became widely recognized.
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📝Examples
“My aunt shared so much disinformation on social media that even her cat started fact-checking her posts.”
“The company's disinformation about their product safety led to a massive lawsuit.”
“Social media platforms are implementing new policies to identify and remove disinformation.”
“The detective realized the witness was spreading disinformation to protect the real criminal.”
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