Skip to main content

misinformationfalse or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother shared misinformation about vaccines on her Facebook again.
  • The government is working to prevent the spread of health-related misinformation.
  • He believed the misinformation so much that he started wearing aluminum foil hats.

misinformation

NOUN

[/ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/]

false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive

false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive
💡 Concept

false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive

Misinformation undergoes transformation into verified information!
🎵 Rhyme

Misinformation undergoes transformation into verified information!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixmis--
Rootinform
Suffix--ation

🎵Rhyme

informationtransformationformation
information
transformation
formation

🔗Collocations

spread misinformation
combat misinformation
dangerous misinformation
medical misinformation
misinformation campaign

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother shared misinformation about vaccines on her Facebook again.

The government is working to prevent the spread of health-related misinformation.

😄 Fun example

He believed the misinformation so much that he started wearing aluminum foil hats.

Teachers must help students identify misinformation in online sources.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

disinformationfalse informationfake newspropaganda

Antonyms

accurate informationfactstruth

Related

misinformmisleadingrumorconspiracy theory

Want to master 19,000+ words?

Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.