misplead

American

[mis-pleed] / mɪsˈplid /

verb (used with or without object)

mispleaded, mispleading

to plead incorrectly.

misplead British

/ mɪsˈpliːd /

verb

(tr) to plead incorrectly

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Etymology

Origin of misplead

First recorded in 1670–80; mis- ¹ + plead

Example Sentences

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Misplead, mis-plēd′, v.i. to plead wrongly.—n.

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Misplead′ing, an error in pleading.

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To her, oh not to her The crime belongs, though frenzy may misplead!

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