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Misinforming: meaning, definitions and examples

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misinforming

 

[ ˌmɪs.ɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication

To give false or misleading information to someone.

Synonyms

deceive, misguide, mislead.

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Word Description / Examples
misinforming

This appears to be a duplicate entry from the first word, which looks like a mistake.
mislead

When someone causes others to believe something that is not true, potentially with some intent to deceive, but not always necessarily maliciously. It has a broader use and covers various levels of intent and deception.

  • The advertisement was accused of misleading consumers about the product's benefits
  • He didn't want to mislead his friends about his plans for the weekend
deceive

When someone intentionally tricks or fools others, often with malicious intent. It is generally used in serious situations involving betrayal or fraud.

  • He tried to deceive his customers by selling fake products
  • She felt deeply hurt when she discovered her friend had deceived her
misguide

When someone leads others in the wrong direction or gives poor advice, typically without malicious intent. It is often used in contexts such as mentorship, guidance, or leadership.

  • The new employee was misguided by his colleague's bad advice
  • Parents should be careful not to misguide their children with outdated information

Examples of usage

  • He was misinforming the public about the safety of the product.
  • The news outlet was accused of misinforming the viewers with inaccurate reports.

Translations

Translations of the word "misinforming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinformar

🇮🇳 ग़लत जानकारी देना

🇩🇪 Falsch informieren

🇮🇩 menyesatkan

🇺🇦 дезінформувати

🇵🇱 dezinformować

🇯🇵 誤報する

🇫🇷 désinformer

🇪🇸 desinformar

🇹🇷 yanlış bilgilendirmek

🇰🇷 잘못된 정보를 주다

🇸🇦 تضليل

🇨🇿 dezinformovat

🇸🇰 dezinformovať

🇨🇳 误导

🇸🇮 dezinformirati

🇮🇸 afveita

🇰🇿 дезинформация тарату

🇬🇪 დეზინფორმაცია

🇦🇿 yanlış məlumat vermək

🇲🇽 desinformar

Etymology

The word 'misinforming' is derived from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'incorrectly' or 'badly' and the verb 'inform' meaning 'to give information to'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of deliberately providing false information has been a concern throughout history, with misinformation having the potential to cause harm or confusion.

See also: disinformation, inform, informality, informally, informant, informatics, information, informative, informed, informer, informers, informing, misinform, misinformation, misinformed, uninformed.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,964, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.