Humbug and Misinform

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Humbug verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.

Usage example: humbugged into believing that the bones were the skeleton of a prehistoric human being

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Misinform and humbug are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misinform" instead a verb "Humbug".

Misinform verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.

Usage example: had been misinformed about the purpose of the meeting and walked in on what was a surprise birthday party

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Humbug and misinform are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Humbug" instead a verb "Misinform".

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