verb
- giving false or inaccurate information to someone
Usage: present participle of misinform
Examples
- The politician was accused of misinforming voters about the new policy.
- Social media platforms are working to prevent users from misinforming others.
- The witness was charged with misinforming the court during testimony.
- By misinforming patients about side effects, the doctor violated medical ethics.
- The company faced lawsuits for misinforming customers about product safety.
- Teachers must be careful to avoid misinforming students with outdated textbooks.