Mislead

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmɪsliːd/

Origin

- + lead

Full definition of mislead

Verb

1. (literally) To lead astray, in a false direction.
2. To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.
3. To deceptively trick into something wrong.''The preacher elaborated Satan's ways to mislead us into sin
4. To accidentally or intentionally confuse.

Synonyms

• (lead in a false direction) misguide, misinform
• (deceive by giving a false impression) deceive, delude, beguile, cheat
• (trick into something wrong) seduce

Derived terms

• misleading adj

Anagrams

• medials, medial s, misdeal, m'ladies, smailed