mislead

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо неверное представление или впечатление, часто путем предоставления ложной или неполной информации.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to have a wrong idea or impression, often by giving false or incomplete information.

irregular verb

1. Lead in the wrong directionB2formal

   To guide someone incorrectly, causing them to go the wrong way or make a wrong decision.

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   • The faulty map misled the hikers into the swamp.
   • The sign misled drivers, sending them down a dead-end road.
   • He was misled by the confusing directions and arrived late.

   Synonymslead astraymisdirectmisguide

   Antonymsdirectguideleadsteer

2. Deceive or give false informationB2formal

   To cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by providing incorrect or incomplete facts.

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   • The advertisement misled customers about the product's effectiveness.
   • Politicians sometimes mislead the public with exaggerated claims.
   • She felt misled by the company's promises of a high salary.

   Synonymsbamboozledeceivedeludefoolhoodwinklead astraymisinformtrick

   Antonymsenlightenguideinforminstructundeceive