misguide

//ˌmɪsˈɡaɪd//
C1Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

misguideInfinitive
misguidePresent tense
misguidedPast tense
misguidedPast participle
misguidingPresent participle
misguidesThird-person singular
1

To lead or direct someone wrongly or in the wrong direction, especially by giving false or misleading information.

The false advertisement misguided many consumers into buying the product.

2

To cause someone to have wrong ideas or beliefs about something.

The false advertisement misguided consumers into believing the product was safe.

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