Disinfo

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈɪnfoʊ/

Definitions of disinfo

noun a shortened form of 'disinformation', false or misleading information that is spread deliberately to deceive or manipulate people

Example Sentences

A1 I heard some disinfo about the new restaurant opening.

A2 She believed the disinfo spread by the gossiping neighbors.

B1 The disinfo campaign was designed to mislead the public.

B2 It is important to fact-check information to avoid falling for disinfo.

C1 The government was accused of spreading disinfo to manipulate public opinion.

C2 Journalists play a crucial role in debunking disinfo and ensuring accurate information is shared.

Examples of disinfo in a Sentence

formal The spread of disinfo can have serious consequences on public perception and decision-making.

informal Don't believe everything you read online, there's a lot of disinfo out there.

slang I can't stand all the disinfo being shared on social media.

figurative Her mind was clouded with disinfo, making it hard for her to see the truth.

Grammatical Forms of disinfo

• past tense: disinformed
• plural: disinfos
• comparative: more disinfo
• superlative: most disinfo
• present tense: disinforms
• future tense: will disinfo
• perfect tense: has disinfoed
• continuous tense: is disinfoing
• singular: disinfo
• positive degree: disinfo
• infinitive: to disinfo
• gerund: disinfoing
• participle: disinfoed

Origin and Evolution of disinfo

First Known Use: 1955 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'disinfo' is a shortened form of 'disinformation', which originated during the Cold War era as a term used by intelligence agencies to refer to false or misleading information spread to deceive or manipulate public opinion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disinfo' has become a colloquial term used to describe intentionally false or misleading information spread for deceptive purposes, particularly in the context of propaganda and misinformation campaigns.