as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
had been misinformed about the purpose of the meeting and walked in on what was a surprise birthday party
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinform
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Step two: Defend against junk fees These nefarious fees are designed either to confuse or deceive consumers.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025 -
Several state legislators and other state officials will testify that they were deceived by the conspirators regarding the operations of Phoenix Solutions, according to prosecutors.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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While denim remains a primary component of global fashion at every price point, don’t let its ubiquity and casual vibe fool you.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But don’t let its impressive storage space fool you — the case folds in on itself to create a compact roll that’s easy to stow in suitcases and handbags.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Kyle and Kamilla couldn't believe their plan worked, while Joe wondered whether he and Eva had been tricked.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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This is exactly how scammers trick people into giving up personal details, login credentials, or even payment information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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The regulator claims Frost even allegedly misled current investors about the security of their existing investments to coax more funding out of them.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Some users accused officials of misleading the public and denounced the lack of new prosecutions or unredacted disclosures.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Misinform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinform. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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