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misinformation

DEFINITIONS OF: misinformation

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n information that is incorrect

Types:
blowback
misinformation resulting from the recirculation into the source country of disinformation previously planted abroad by that country's intelligence service
disinformation
misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc.)
Type of:
info, information
a message received and understood
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