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Meaning & Definition of Mislead in English

English

Mislead

To guide someone in the wrong direction or to give them false information.


Pronunciation:

/mɪsˈliːd/

Part of Speech:

verb

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: To lead or guide in a wrong direction.

    Example Sentence: The sign was meant to guide travelers, but it misled them completely.

  • Definition: To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

    Example Sentence: His charming words misled her into thinking he was trustworthy.

  • Definition: To deceive or delude.

    Example Sentence: The advertisement misled consumers about the effectiveness of the product.

Etymology

Origin: From the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and 'lead' meaning 'to guide'.

Synonyms

deceivemisguidedeludefoolhoodwink

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • lead someone astray: To guide someone into confusion or error.
  • pull the wool over someone's eyes: To deceive someone by concealing the truth.
  • take someone for a ride: To deceive or cheat someone.

Translations

  • Spanish: engañar
  • French: induire en erreur
  • German: irreführen
  • Russian: вводить в заблуждение

Related Words

  • deception: The act of deceiving or misleading someone.
  • misrepresentation: False or misleading information presented intentionally.

Slang Meanings of mislead

  • Meaning: Play someone

    Example Sentence: Don't let him play you; he's just trying to mislead you.

  • Meaning: String along

    Example Sentence: She was just stringing him along, misleading him about her interest.