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mislead

[mɪsˈliːd]

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!

  • Example

    The advertisement was intentionally misleading.

  • Example

    Don't be misled by his friendly demeanor.

  • Example

    The map was designed to mislead the enemy.

  • Example

    The politician was accused of misleading the public.

mislead Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mislead

Antonyms for mislead

Idioms Using mislead

  • to deceive or mislead someone

    Example

    He led me up the garden path with promises of a promotion, but it never materialized.

  • to mislead or divert someone from the correct course of action

    Example

    The false clues put the detectives on the wrong track in their investigation.

  • pull the wool over someone's eyes

    to deceive or mislead someone

    Example

    The con artist pulled the wool over the victim's eyes and stole their money.

Phrases with mislead

  • to cause someone to go in the wrong direction or make the wrong decision

    Example

    The false information misled the hikers astray and they got lost in the woods.

  • to deceive or trick someone into doing something

    Example

    The scammer misled the elderly woman into giving away her life savings.

  • advertising that is deceptive or untrue

    Example

    The company was fined for their misleading advertising practices.

Origins of mislead

from mis- 'wrongly' + lead, from Old English lǣdan 'to guide'

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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.

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