mislead
verb (used with object)
to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.
have misled
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present perfectof mislead.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“At a minimum, Mr. Bisignano appears to have failed to manage Fiserv effectively, and may have misled investors and the public about the company’s financial status.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
It comes after the CMA said Ticketmaster "may have misled Oasis fans" with unclear pricing last year.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025
Zovio, Inc. was found to have misled students about the cost of an education at places like Ashford University as well as the career outcomes they could expect from their programs.
From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2025
The FDA and the Federal Trade Commission have even warned and taken action against some companies that they allege have misled consumers by making unproven claims about their particular nasal sprays and mists.
From Slate ● Dec. 21, 2023
"I am sorry, Sancho, that you feel I have misled you," his master told him.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
