1. Communication or information deliberately designed to mislead, confuse, or trick recipients into believing something false
The company was accused of deceptive messaging in their advertising campaign.
A empresa foi acusada de mensagens enganosas em sua campanha publicitária.
2. Misleading statements or false claims spread through various media channels to manipulate public opinion or behavior
Deceptive messaging on social media can spread misinformation rapidly.
Mensagens enganosas nas redes sociais podem disseminar desinformação rapidamente.