mislead

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/mɪsˈliːd/ English

Definitions

verb

To lead astray, in a false direction.
To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.
To deceptively trick into something wrong.“The preacher elaborated Satan's ways to mislead us into sin”
To accidentally or intentionally confuse.

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Synonyms

beguile cheat deceive delude forlead misguide misinform seduce lead astray err misinformation error deviant mistaken disorientate trick misrepresentation distort

Antonyms

direct guide lead

Associated

jif unwary misrepresent confuse fortitude deceptive misleading believing thinking consumers pretending

Rhymes

accede concede impede cede lead heed precede need seed supersede

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