misdirect

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemandem falsche Anweisungen, Auskünfte oder Orientierung zu geben oder Aufmerksamkeit bzw. Ressourcen in die falsche Richtung zu lenken.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving wrong directions, instructions, or guidance, or directing attention or resources incorrectly.

1. Lead astray morallyC1formal

   To corrupt someone morally or lead them into bad habits or behavior.

   Vom rechten Weg abbringen

   • The bad company misdirected him into a life of crime.
   • She was misdirected by the temptations of wealth and power.
   • Parents worry that certain media can misdirect young minds.

   Synonymecorruptdebauchdepravelead astraymisguidepervertseduce

2. Give wrong directionsB2formal

   To guide someone in the wrong direction or provide incorrect instructions.

   In die falsche Richtung weisen

   • The confusing signs misdirected the tourists to the wrong building.
   • He misdirected the delivery driver, causing a delay.
   • The map misdirected us, and we ended up lost.

   Synonymelead astraymisguidemislead

   Antonymedirectguideleadsteer

3. Address incorrectlyB2formal

   To put a wrong address on a letter or package.

   Falsch adressieren

   • The package was misdirected because the label was wrong.
   • She misdirected the letter to an old address.
   • The post office returned the misdirected mail to the sender.

   Synonymemisaddress

   Antonymeaddressdirectroute