misguide

• Verbe désuet signifiant induire en erreur ou diriger dans la mauvaise direction; aujourd'hui remplacé par 'tromper' ou 'égarer'.

An obsolete verb meaning to lead astray or to guide in the wrong direction; now replaced by 'mislead'.

1. Lead in the wrong directionB2formal

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

   Induire en erreur

   • The faulty map misguided the hikers into the dangerous terrain.
   • He was misguided by the confusing street signs.
   • The tour guide inadvertently misguided the group to the wrong museum.

   Synonymeslead astraymisdirectmislead

   Antonymesdirectguideleadsteer

2. Give bad adviceB2formal

   To provide someone with poor or incorrect advice, leading to negative outcomes.

   mal conseiller

   • The financial advisor misguided his clients into risky investments.
   • She felt her mentor had misguided her about the career path.
   • Politicians often misguide the public with misleading promises.

   Synonymesmisadvisemisdirectmislead

   Antonymesadvisecounseldirectguideinstruct