Mislead

Pronunciation: /mɪˈsliːd/

Mislead (verb)

  1. to make someone believe something that is not true.
  2. to guide someone in the wrong direction or path.
  3. 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

Synonyms of Mislead

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Mislead

  • providing accurate information
  • giving correct guidance