disinformation

noun

misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc.)

Roots

disdis- · Latin · not forma-form · Latin · shape, form

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The word disinformation breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: dis-, from Latin dis (“not”); and -form, from Latin forma (“shape, form”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.