| Main Entry: |
misinform |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
give wrong information intentionally |
Synonyms: |
bait and switch, cover up,
deceive, disinform, double-talk, doublespeak, lead astray,
lie, misdirect, misguide,
mislead, misstate, mousetrap,
pervert,
prevaricate, put on an act, put on false front,
put on*, put up smoke screen,
signify, string along, wrong steer
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Antonyms: |
inform, tell all
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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