Meaning of the word disinformation in English

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disinformation

US /ˌdɪs.ɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdɪs.ɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

false information, such as propaganda, spread deliberately to deceive

Example:
The government was accused of spreading disinformation to control public opinion.
Social media platforms are struggling to combat the spread of online disinformation.