misinformation

noun

1. (uncountable)Information that is incorrect, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

   “spread misinformation on the internet”

   “My intent is not to criticize an unpublished biology paper, but only to demonstrate the ease with which misinformation can creep into popular literature.”

   “The Panther Moderns allowed four minutes for their first move to take effect, then injected a second carefully prepared dose of misinformation.”

   “Liara: Although we seek to understand other species, it seems few of them seek to understand us. The galaxy is filled with rumors and misinformation about my people.”

   “Mark Zuckerberg said he regretted dismissing concerns about the Facebook’s role in influencing the US presidential race, his latest acknowledgement that misinformation on the platform has affected elections.”