Misinstruction refers to the act of providing incorrect or misleading information to someone. It can arise from different sources, including faulty educational systems and unscrupulous individuals with malicious intent. Some synonyms for misinstruction include misinformation, disinformation, misguidance, and misconstruction. Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread without malicious intent, while disinformation is deliberately misleading or false information intended to deceive people. Misguidance refers to the act of leading someone astray or providing misguided advice, while the term misconstruction denotes an erroneous interpretation or misunderstanding of something. Regardless of the terms used, misinstruction can have negative consequences on an individual, group, or society as a whole.