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Definition of Mislead
1. Verb. Lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions. "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver"
Exact synonyms: Lead Astray, Misdirect, Misguide
Generic synonyms: Conduct, Direct, Guide, Lead, Take
Derivative terms: Misdirection, Misleader
Generic synonyms: Conduct, Direct, Guide, Lead, Take
Derivative terms: Misdirection, Misleader
2. Verb. Give false or misleading information to.
Exact synonyms: Misinform
Generic synonyms: Inform
Specialized synonyms: Lie, Beat Around The Bush, Equivocate, Palter, Prevaricate, Tergiversate, Amplify, Exaggerate, Hyperbolise, Hyperbolize, Magnify, Overdraw, Overstate, Sandbag, Betray, Deceive, Lead Astray
Derivative terms: Misinformation, Misleader
Generic synonyms: Inform
Specialized synonyms: Lie, Beat Around The Bush, Equivocate, Palter, Prevaricate, Tergiversate, Amplify, Exaggerate, Hyperbolise, Hyperbolize, Magnify, Overdraw, Overstate, Sandbag, Betray, Deceive, Lead Astray
Derivative terms: Misinformation, Misleader
Definition of Mislead
1. v. t. To lead into a wrong way or path; to lead astray; to guide into error; to cause to mistake; to deceive.
Definition of Mislead
1. to lead astray [v -LED, -LEADING, -LEADS]
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