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Disinformation
False or misleading information spread deliberately to deceive or secure an advantage.
In everyday use
A fabricated claim is presented as a genuine announcement.
What to keep in mind
Intent cannot always be established from one post. Separate evidence about accuracy from evidence about intent.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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