mislead
verb (used with object)
to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.
had misled
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past perfectof mislead.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In March, a jury in New Mexico ordered the Facebook and Instagram owner to pay $375 million after finding it had misled the public about the safety of its platforms for children.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
The suit alleged the company had misled the public about the safety of its platforms and hooked kids on its apps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Pirro’s team blamed the Interior Department for the flub, saying it had misled prosecutors about the pool.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
She said she did not "accept" that she had misled the public or financial markets.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025
I had misled the court from the beginning because I knew the charge was accurate and the state’s case was solid, and I saw no point in attempting to call witnesses and defend myself.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
