misdirect

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по предоставлению неверных указаний, инструкций или руководства, или неправильного направления внимания или ресурсов.

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.

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   • 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.

   Synonymscorruptdebauchdepravelead astraymisguidepervertseduce

2. Give wrong directionsB2formal

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

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   • 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.

   Synonymslead astraymisguidemislead

   Antonymsdirectguideleadsteer

3. Address incorrectlyB2formal

   To put a wrong address on a letter or package.

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   • 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.

   Synonymsmisaddress

   Antonymsaddressdirectroute