Complete Definition of "disinformation"

English
wikipedia

Etymology
From dis- + information, perhaps after Russ. дезин�о�ма�ийа<ref>http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=disinformation</ref>.

Pronunciation
IPA|/dɪsɪnf��meɪ��n/, SAMPA|%dIs.In.fOr\"me.SQn
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪ��n|-eɪ��n

Noun
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  1. The dissemination of intentionally false information to deliberately confuse or mislead, especially as supplied as part of a government campaign.

Translations

French: désinformation f
mid
German: Desinformation f

See also
misinformation
propaganda

References
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