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misinform
This term describes the act of providing inaccurate data, regardless of whether the speaker is lying or simply mistaken. While it can describe an honest error, it is frequently used in political or legal contexts to imply a deliberate attempt to deceive or manipulate a target audience.
Because the word focuses on the result (the recipient having wrong information) rather than the intent, it is a more neutral descriptor than "lie" but carries a heavier weight of responsibility than "mistake." It often appears in formal accusations or official reports regarding the dissemination of falsehoods.
Meanings
Examples
I am sorry if I misinformed you about the meeting time.
The travel agent misinformed us about the visa requirements.
It is dangerous to misinform the public during a health crisis.
I think the brochure misinformed me regarding the hotel amenities.
Did the witness intentionally misinform the court?
Did the witness intentionally misinform the court?
I hope I did not misinform her about the company policy.
The propaganda was designed to misinform the citizens of the war.
He realized he had been misinformed about the deadline.