misinform
misinform — verb
1. to deliberately or accidentally tell someone something that is false, causing th
to deliberately or accidentally tell someone something that is false, causing them to have an incorrect understanding of a situation or fact.
The article misinformed readers about the safety of the new vaccine.
misinform + object + about + noun phrase
Aiko felt that the travel agent had misinformed her about the visa requirements for Japan.
passive-like structure with 'felt that'
Politicians who deliberately misinform the public risk losing their trust over time.
The company's statement misinformed investors about the true financial situation.
Parents were misinformed by the school about the changes to the lunch menu.
- mislead
softer than 'misinform'; can mean causing a wrong impression without stating anything false directly.
- deceive
stronger and always implies deliberate trickery; carries moral judgment.
- give false information
a neutral, everyday multi-word alternative without the formality of 'misinform'.
- inform
to give correct, accurate facts to someone.
文法句型
misinform + object
misinform + object + about + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly used in the passive voice (e.g., 'be misinformed by/about'). The adverb 'deliberately' often appears when the speaker wants to emphasise intent.