Félrevezetvé

Félrevezetvé is a term used in Hungarian-language discussions of communication to denote the deliberate act or effect of misleading an audience by presenting information in a deceptive or manipulative way. It is typically treated as a conceptual label rather than a fixed lexical entry, applied in analyses of how information environments can steer beliefs and choices.

As a neologism, félrevezetvé is not part of standard vocabulary and there is no widely accepted etymology. It appears to be formed from the prefix félre- (mis-, wrong) combined with a nominalizing form used in some linguistic or theoretical contexts to denote abstract concepts. In scholarly usage, it is presented as a shorthand for studying misdirection rather than as a contested or traditional term.

Félrevezetvé encompasses a range of strategies designed to mislead, including selective omission, framing, exaggeration, and the use of superficially credible sources. It may also involve visual manipulation, disinformation campaigns, or algorithmic amplification that shapes the information environment and the perceptions of audiences.

The concept is relevant in fields such as media studies, political communication, advertising, and information literacy. Potential effects include reduced trust in information sources, distorted risk assessment, and biased decision-making. Countermeasures emphasize critical evaluation of sources, transparent provenance of content, fact-checking, media literacy education, and design choices that promote verifiable information.

Related concepts include misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, and media literacy.