disinformation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc.)

Etymology

Composed of dis- + information. Attested in the sense “intentional misinformation” in English from 1939. A different usage of disinformation occurred earlier, as early as 1887, as a simple synonym of misinformation.

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