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disinformation

Definition

  • noun: false information that is given to people in order to make them believe something or to hide the truth
  • noun: false information deliberately and often covertly spread (as by the planting of rumors) in order to influence public opinion or obscure the truth

Examples

  • The government used 'disinformation' to gain support for the policy.

  • a campaign of 'disinformation' = a 'disinformation' campaign

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - See you later, all right? - See you later. He's moving something with all new guys. A whole new crew. No, no, I can't tell you what or where. It's probably disinformation. Just keep following him, all right? Listen, I need to see you today. - Tomorrow. - No, no, no. Today. (..)
    2006 The Departed