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View synonyms for mislead

mislead

[ mis-leed ]

verb (used with object)

misled, misleading.
  1. to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.

    Synonyms: misdirect, misguide

  2. to lead into error of conduct, thought, or judgment.

    Synonyms: deceive, delude



verb (used without object)

misled, misleading.
  1. to be misleading; tend to deceive:

    vague directions that often mislead.

mislead

/ mɪsˈliːd /

verb

  1. to give false or misleading information to
  2. to lead or guide in the wrong direction
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • misˈleader, noun
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Other Words From

  • mis·leader noun
  • unmis·led adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mislead1

before 1050; Middle English misleden, Old English mislǣdan. See mis- 1, lead 1
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Example Sentences

But this project of Christian nationalists rewriting history has expanded well beyond false or misleading quotes from the founders about religious liberty.

From Salon

They may provide misleading or poorly digested information, or information that people don't want to hear.

From Salon

The Department of Transportation said it is conducting investigations into other airlines with misleading schedules that do not reflect realistic departure and arrival times.

Nippon said the committee's concerns were “littered with factual inaccuracies and omissions, misleading and incomplete statements, conjecture and hypotheticals that have no basis in fact and are plainly illogical.”

From Salon

The network is accused of broadcasting "inciting materials" and "misleading reports" that "provoke strife and interfere in Palestinian internal affairs," Wafa said.

From BBC

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