misguide
//ˌmɪsˈɡaɪd//
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.