misinform

[US]/mɪsɪn'fɔːm/
[UK]/ˌmɪsɪn'fɔrm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

provide incorrect information or deceive

Example Sentences

It became clear that the general had been badly misinformed.

The parents had been misinformed about the incident.

It is unethical to misinform the public.

The news outlet was accused of deliberately misinforming its viewers.

Misinforming people about health risks can have serious consequences.

Politicians sometimes misinform the public to gain support.

It's important to fact-check information to avoid misinforming others.

The website was shut down for spreading misinformative content.

Parents should be cautious about misinforming their children about certain topics.

Misinforming investors can lead to legal consequences.

She didn't mean to misinform you; it was just a misunderstanding.

The documentary aimed to debunk myths and misinformations about climate change.

Real-world Examples

You know when you're misinformed or you're not educated about something.

Source: Basketball English Class

They've been completely misinforming people. What you're hearing has changed from one day to the next.

Source: BBC Listening Collection March 2020

" Um, these guys are highly misinformed, at least according to my knowledge."

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) September 2017 Collection

What if the messenger had been misinformed, and she were still there?

Source: The Age of Innocence (Part Two)

Perhaps, many wondered, Churchill's critique of Hitler and the Nazis was similarly misinformed.

Source: Character Profile

I think you've been misinformed, Mr. Ingersol.

Source: The Good Wife Season 4

I'm sorry for the confusion, but you've been misinformed.

Source: Criminal Minds Season 2

Okay, no, that was not a dare. I was just misinformed.

Source: Pretty Little Liars Season 2

Some media reports may have misinformed people that the institute is calling for wild and domestic cats to be killed.

Source: VOA Special August 2022 Collection

However, their reputation for rapacious pack hunting is misinformed.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

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