as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
had been misinformed about the purpose of the meeting and walked in on what was a surprise birthday party
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Recent Examples of misinform
Timoja had been misinformed that the ruler of Goa, Yusuf Adil Shah, had died, leaving behind a young and inexperienced successor, and that internal rivalries among Deccan rulers had further weakened Goa.
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Sanat Pai Raikarall,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
There also is the problem of deepfakes that can misinform or facilitate criminal activity.
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Elaine Kurtenbach,
Fortune,
2 Dec. 2025
Popov did just that, only to be misinformed.
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Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sanat Pai Raikarall,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
There also is the problem of deepfakes that can misinform or facilitate criminal activity.
—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Fortune,
2 Dec. 2025
Popov did just that, only to be misinformed.
—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misinform
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinform
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Appearance, though, can be deceiving, but luckily, this shed is still packed with smart features and a clever design that will keep all your belongings safe.
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Here, however, the joke is that appearances can be deceiving — or to be more specific, that trying to act like a character in a movie is a reckless, unwise thing to do.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
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Ricky Saints tricked the referee into thinking Lil Yachty used the kendo stick on him, and after traveling all the way to Riyadh, Yachty was tossed out just minutes into the match.
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Use a password manager so fake sites do not trick you into reusing passwords.
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Federal prosecutors alleged Holmes knowingly misrepresented the capabilities of Theranos technology and misled investors about the company's financial condition, partnerships, and laboratory capabilities.
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There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply — most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event’s political affiliations.
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“Misinform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinform. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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