.THE WORDS disinformation and also false information are actually typically used mutually. But there is an understated difference in their meaning. Disinformation is when misleading relevant information is actually spread along with the intent to deceive, typically as portion of a co-ordinated project. False information is when incorrect details is inadvertently dispersed, as an example by duplicating a rumour to a friend or reposting a dubious claim on a social-media system.