"misinformer" meaning in English

See misinformer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: misinformers [plural]
Etymology: From misinform + -er. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|misinform|-er|id2=agent noun}} misinform + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} misinformer (plural misinformers)
  1. One who misinforms. Synonyms: misinformant

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