Misinform

Pronunciation: /mɪˌsɪnˈfɔːrm/

Misinform (verb)

  1. To give someone information that is not true, so they believe it.
  2. To deliberately spread wrong information to make others think something incorrect.

Examples

  • The report misinforms readers about the real cause.
  • If you share that chart, you misinform everyone.