mislead Definition
cause (someone) to have a wrong idea or impression about someone or something.
Using mislead: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mislead" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The advertisement was intentionally misleading.
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Don't be misled by his friendly demeanor.
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The map was designed to mislead the enemy.
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The politician was accused of misleading the public.
mislead Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using mislead
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He led me up the garden path with promises of a promotion, but it never materialized.
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The false clues put the detectives on the wrong track in their investigation.
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The con artist pulled the wool over the victim's eyes and stole their money.
Phrases with mislead
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The false information misled the hikers astray and they got lost in the woods.
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The scammer misled the elderly woman into giving away her life savings.
advertising that is deceptive or untrue
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The company was fined for their misleading advertising practices.
Origins of mislead
from mis- 'wrongly' + lead, from Old English lǣdan 'to guide'
Summary: mislead in Brief
To 'mislead' [mɪsˈliːd] is to cause someone to have a wrong idea or impression about someone or something. It can involve deception, trickery, or false information, as in 'The advertisement was intentionally misleading.' 'Mislead' can also be used in phrases like 'mislead someone astray,' meaning to cause someone to go in the wrong direction, and idioms like 'lead someone up the garden path,' implying deception.
