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mislead

[mis-leed] / mɪsˈlid /
VERB
give someone the wrong idea, information
Synonyms
STRONGEST
betray cheat deceive defraud delude dupe entice fool fudge hoodwink lie misguide misinform misrepresent tempt
STRONG
bait beguile bilk bluff bunk cozen enmesh ensnare entangle gull hoax hose inveigle juggle lure misdirect outwit overreach pervert rook scam seduce shaft snow trick victimize
WEAK
double-cross illude lead astray lead on pull wool over eyes put on rip off rope in take in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be honest support
WEAK
advise counsel guard lead protect

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