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- [dis-in-fawrm]
- /ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɔrm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-in-fawrm]
- /ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɔrm/
Definitions of disinform word
- verb with object disinform to give or supply disinformation to. 1
- noun disinform (transitive) To supply with disinformation. 1
- verb disinform to deliberately supply false information to 0
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Origin of disinform
First appearance:
before 1975 One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1975-80; back formation from disinformation
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Disinform
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disinform popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disinform usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disinform
verb disinform
Antonyms for disinform
verb disinform
- straighten — make straight
- inform — to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to: He informed them of his arrival.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- release — to lease again.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
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