Although both words refer to types of wrong or false information, only disinformation is wrong on purpose. ... Use the word disinformation when you know for a fact that false or erroneous information is being spread on purpose to hurt or damage, especially a government, organization, or public figure.

Is disinformation a verb or noun?

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Government, Communicationsdis‧in‧for‧ma‧tion /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən $ -fər-/ noun [uncountable] false information which is given deliberately in order to hide the truth or confuse people, especially in political situations → misinformation government ...

What does disinformation mean in English?

: false information deliberately and often covertly spread (as by the planting of rumors) in order to influence public opinion or obscure the truth.