
Misinform
Negative Connotation
The word 'misinform' suggests a harmful intent or a negative impact on the receiver.

Politicians who misinform voters damage democracy.
Unintentional Misuse
Sometimes 'misinform' is used wrongly to describe accidental misinformation without malicious intent.

He misinformed me about the schedule, not knowing it had changed.
Ethical Dilemma
'Misinform' is often at the center of ethical discussions about responsibility and truth.

A journalist must not misinform the public, even under pressure.
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DeceiveDistortFalsifyMisinterpretMisleadMisquoteMisreportMisrepresent
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