misinformation
noun
mis·in·for·ma·tion
ˌmis-ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən 
: incorrect or misleading information
Indubitably, a great deal of paranoid and otherwise irresponsible misinformation about the Kennedy assassination has traveled far and sold well …—
Ronnie Dugger
Ronnie DuggerA muddle of misinformation keeps clouding the debate over hormone-replacement therapy for women.—Melinda Beck
Melinda BeckEach of these pieces of information (and misinformation) about me is sold for about two-fifths of a cent to advertisers, which then deliver me an Internet ad, send me a catalog or mail me a credit-card offer.—Joel Stein
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Both men have at times drawn criticism from health experts for spreading misinformation.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
This misinformation has occasionally hindered relief efforts.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
Amid unfounded fears over vaccines during the pandemic, Children’s Health Defense expanded its reach beyond the parents of small children and grew beyond its website, which for years had been a hub for health misinformation.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Some health experts voiced fears, though, that Kennedy would have a larger platform to spread vaccine misinformation and potentially discourage more Americans from getting vaccinated.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
This misinformation has occasionally hindered relief efforts.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
Amid unfounded fears over vaccines during the pandemic, Children’s Health Defense expanded its reach beyond the parents of small children and grew beyond its website, which for years had been a hub for health misinformation.
—Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Some health experts voiced fears, though, that Kennedy would have a larger platform to spread vaccine misinformation and potentially discourage more Americans from getting vaccinated.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Misinformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misinformation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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