.WORDS disinformation and also false information are often used reciprocally. However there is a refined distinction in their definition. Disinformation is actually when misleading info is spread with the intent to deceive, usually as component of a co-ordinated campaign. False information is when inaccurate details is inadvertently dispersed, as an example by repeating a rumour to a good friend or reposting a dubious case on a social-media system.