misinformation
noun/ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,852 most common English word
Meaning
false or inaccurate information that is spread, regardless of intent to deceive.
Example sentence
The health agency worked hard to correct misinformation spreading online about the new vaccine.
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