Mislead
Pronunciation: /mɪˈsliːd/
Mislead (verb)
- to make someone believe something that is not true.
- to guide someone in the wrong direction or path.
- to cause someone to have a wrong idea or impression in a discussion.
Examples
- The advertisement misled the customers about the product's benefits.
- He misled his friend into believing the story was true.
Common collocations: mislead the public, intentionally mislead, mislead travelers, accidentally mislead, mislead in debate