Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

misinform

verb

/ˌmɪs.ɪnˈfɔːrm/

Definition

To give false or misleading information.

Examples

The news article was criticized for misinforming the public about the event.
If you misinform your team, it could lead to poor decisions.
She didn’t intend to misinform him about the schedule, but the details were unclear.

Meaning

Misinform means to provide information that is incorrect or deceptive, leading someone to have a misunderstanding about a particular fact or situation.