as in lie
information that is not completely true or accurate
a company accused of providing misinformation to its shareholders
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Recent Examples of misinformation
Cognitive warfare includes misinformation and disinformation operations, influence operations and narrative operations.
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Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
While Yoon’s failure to deliver noticeable economic gains estranged this cohort, the manner of his removal still enrages his base, which has been galvanized by the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories on right-wing blogs and social media.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Largely because of widespread online misinformation given credence by political leaders on the right, these agencies became lightning rods and officials were vilified by MAGA.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
The White House is closing offices, cutting hotlines and spreading misinformation to justify its attacks.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
While Yoon’s failure to deliver noticeable economic gains estranged this cohort, the manner of his removal still enrages his base, which has been galvanized by the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories on right-wing blogs and social media.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Largely because of widespread online misinformation given credence by political leaders on the right, these agencies became lightning rods and officials were vilified by MAGA.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
The White House is closing offices, cutting hotlines and spreading misinformation to justify its attacks.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinformation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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