misled
Americanadjective
verb
Etymology
Origin of misled
First recorded before 1000
Example Sentences
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Cutting back on the amount of chocolate while having the same kind of wrapper meant that customers were being misled, Bremen regional court ruled.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The plaintiffs in the California suit claim they were misled by deceptive labeling when purchasing the product more than a dozen times in California stores.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
New Mexico sued the company under a consumer protection law claiming that Meta misled children and parents when it marketed Facebook and Instagram as safe environments for minors.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
DWS misled investors about how it integrated ESG criteria into its investing process, Fixler told the Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
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
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