B2
disinformation vs misinformation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| disinformationnoun/ˌdɪs.ɪn.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning False information that is spread on purpose to trick people. | Goes with — | Example Social media was full of disinformation about the election before the vote. |
| misinformationnoun/ˌmɪs.ɪn.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning false or wrong information that is spread, whether or not the person means to mislead | Goes with spread misinformation | Example The health ministry launched a campaign to fight misinformation about vaccines. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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