デマ

noun

false rumor; misinformation; hoax

Abbreviation of デマゴギー (demagogy). Refers to deliberately or carelessly spread false information, often with an intent to mislead. Common in news and social media contexts.

See also: デマゴギー

• SNSでデマが拡かく散さんされた。

  Misinformation was spread on social media.

• そのニュース