What does misinform mean?
Misinform means (transitive) To give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information to..
Misinform
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information to..
Example Sentences
It is clear that the politician misinformed the public on the issue.
Captain Renault: The waters? What waters? We're in the desert. Rick: I was misinformed.
Absences and silences can misinform readers just as effectively as more obvious devices.
Synonyms for misinform
Antonyms for misinform
Related Words
Word Forms
- misinforms
- misinforming
- misinformed
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for misinform?
Common synonyms include misguide, mislead, deceive.
What is the opposite of misinform?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use misinform in a sentence?
It is clear that the politician misinformed the public on the issue.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.