Misinformation

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

Misinformation (noun)

  1. Information that is not true, but is spread as if it were true.
  2. A false statement used in public discussion, which can mislead people about facts.

Examples

  • Misinformation spreads quickly when people share it without checking.
  • The report corrected false shared info that had confused many readers.