malinformation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Information which is based in fact, but removed from its original context, in order to harm, mislead, or manipulate; for example, deliberate change of context, date or time of genuine content.

Word forms

malinformation malinformations

Etymology

From mal- + information.

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