verb
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to give false or misleading information to
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to lead or guide in the wrong direction
Other Word Forms
- misleader noun
- unmisled adjective
Etymology
Origin of mislead
before 1050; Middle English misleden, Old English mislǣdan. See mis- 1, lead 1
Example Sentences
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The solicitation frames the campaign as an effort to push back on what Newsom has often described as misleading narratives about California.
From Los Angeles Times
An HHS official said the company had “lied” and put out misleading statements.
The decision marks a win for Europe's livestock farmers, many of whom argue that plant-based foods which mimic meat are potentially misleading for consumers, threatening their already troubled sector.
From Barron's
Investors are seeking unspecified monetary damages from Musk, which they say they are owed given his misleading statements.
From BBC
This is why describing osteoarthritis as simple "wear and tear" is misleading.
From Science Daily
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