misdirection
[ mis-di-rek-shuhn ]
/ ˌmɪs dɪˈrɛk ʃən /
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noun
a wrong or incorrect direction, guidance, or instruction.
Law. an erroneous charge to the jury by a judge.
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QUIZ YOURSELF ON “THEIR,” “THERE,” AND “THEY’RE”
Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.
Question 1 of 7
Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?
Words nearby misdirection
misdescribe, misdiagnose, misdiagnosis, misdial, misdirect, misdirection, misdo, misdoubt, mise, misease, miseducate
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