misinformation
noun
mis·in·for·ma·tion
ˌmis-ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən 
: incorrect or misleading information
Indubitably, a great deal of paranoid and otherwise irresponsible misinformation about the Kennedy assassination has traveled far and sold well …—
Ronnie Dugger
Ronnie DuggerA muddle of misinformation keeps clouding the debate over hormone-replacement therapy for women.—Melinda Beck
Melinda BeckEach of these pieces of information (and misinformation) about me is sold for about two-fifths of a cent to advertisers, which then deliver me an Internet ad, send me a catalog or mail me a credit-card offer.—Joel Stein
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Amid chaos, upheaval, misinformation, disorder and uncertainty, Michael McCarthy had to get a horse ready to win the Kentucky Derby.
—Dana O'Neil, New York Times, 1 May 2025
With today marking the end of Autism Acceptance Month, my hope is that autistic people and allies will continue advocating and advancing opportunities for communities like mine, especially in light of all the misinformation that is out there right now.
—Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
There is a growing amount of misinformation and disinformation circulating about vaccines, which has led some parents to delay or skip them altogether.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
This misinformation is fueling vaccine hesitancy and fear and is driving down immunization rates in Miami-Dade.
—Dan Sweeney, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
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Dana O'Neil, New York Times, 1 May 2025
With today marking the end of Autism Acceptance Month, my hope is that autistic people and allies will continue advocating and advancing opportunities for communities like mine, especially in light of all the misinformation that is out there right now.
—Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
There is a growing amount of misinformation and disinformation circulating about vaccines, which has led some parents to delay or skip them altogether.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
This misinformation is fueling vaccine hesitancy and fear and is driving down immunization rates in Miami-Dade.
—Dan Sweeney, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misinformation. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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