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misinform

/ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔːrm/
mis · in · form
Adjective:misinformative
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Past Simple:misinformed
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Past Participle:misinformed
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Present Participle:misinforming
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misinform Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To give false, inaccurate, or misleading information to someone, either unintentionally or deliberately.

Example

"The spokesperson admitted that the public had been misinformed about the true cost of the infrastructure project."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'misinform' can refer to either accidental errors or deliberate deceit, 'disinform' specifically implies the intentional spreading of false information to deceive.

• Rhymes for misinform

• Nearby Words

misidentification
misidentify
misimpression
misinform
misinformation
misinformed
misinformer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Late Middle English from the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) and the verb 'inform', which derives from Latin 'informare' (to shape, instruct, or teach).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misinform. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misinform
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