The disinformation
Example: Disinformation spreads false information intentionally
Definition
"Disinformation" refers to false information that is deliberately created and spread with the intention to deceive or mislead people, often used in contexts such as journalism, politics, and media to manipulate public opinion or obscure the truth.
Etymology
The word "disinformation" comes from the Russian 'dezinformatsiya,' which was adopted into English during the Cold War era. It originally referred to a tactic used by Soviet intelligence to spread misleading information. Did you know? The prefix 'dis-' means 'apart' or 'away,' combined with 'information,' emphasizing the intentional distortion or removal of truth.
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"The disinformation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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