
Disinformation
Hidden Goals
Disinformation is often used to hide the truth for certain goals like influencing public opinion.

The agent released disinformation to discredit the whistleblower.
Not a Mistake
Unlike misinformation, disinformation is spread deliberately. It's not about being wrong; it's about deceiving.

They spread disinformation about the election to confuse voters.
Power Plays
Disinformation can be a tactic in politics or power struggles, where facts are manipulated to gain advantage.

The political disinformation was aimed at weakening the opposition.
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DeceptionDistortionFabricateFalsehoodHoaxMisinformPropaganda
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