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/dɪsɪnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/ · dis.in.for.ma.tion
noun
- Intentionally false information disseminated to deliberately confuse or mislead. The government was accused of spreading disinformation about the economic crisis to distract from their own failures.
- False information that is spread intentionally or unintentionally, often through social media or other online platforms. The spread of disinformation about the vaccine led to widespread confusion and fear among the public.
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Did you know? The term 'disinformation' gained significant attention during the Cold War era, particularly in the context of espionage and propaganda. It has since become a widely used term in modern discourse, particularly in the realm of social media and online communication.