Misdirection

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈdaɪɹɛkʃɪn/

Misdirection (noun)

  1. The act of guiding someone to the wrong place or making them believe something false.

Examples

  • The map led us to a misdirection, causing us to get lost.
  • Misdirection can lead you to the wrong place.

Common collocations: lead to misdirection, cause misdirection, avoid misdirection

Synonyms of Misdirection

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Misdirection

  • — The opposite of misdirection, indicating clear guidance.
  • — Indicates correctness, contrasting with misdirection.