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Misinform vs Misguide - What's the difference?

misinform | misguide |

Misguide is a synonym of misinform.



As verbs the difference between misinform and misguide

is that misinform is to give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information while misguide is to guide poorly or incorrectly.

misinform

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • to give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information.
    • It is clear that the politician misinformed the public on the issue.

    Synonyms

    * misguide, mislead

    Related terms

    * misinformant * misinformer * misinformation

    See also

    * (l)

    misguide

    English

    Verb

  • To guide poorly or incorrectly.

    • Synonyms

    * mislead, misinform