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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- The dissemination of intentionally false information to deliberately confuse or mislead, especially as supplied as part of a government campaign.
Translations
French: désinformation f
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German: Desinformation f
See also
misinformation
propaganda
References
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