Meaning & Definition of Mislead in English
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Mislead
To guide someone in the wrong direction or to give them false information.
Pronunciation:
/mɪsˈliːd/Part of Speech:
verbDetailed 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.