"counterinformation" meaning in English

See counterinformation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: counter- + information Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|counter|information}} counter- + information Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} counterinformation (uncountable)
  1. Information (especially in espionage or propaganda) disseminated as a response and opposition to other information. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-counterinformation-en-noun-eq8tO8xL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with counter-

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