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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

Example Sentences

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For example, photos included in the indictment show the use of a hair dryer to move serial numbers to boxes of nonworking, replicated dummy servers in an attempt to mislead the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

“I don’t think the administration has sought to mislead, but one does get the sense that they are building the aircraft mid-flight.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

"However we note his personal apology, and have no evidence to suggest that he intended to mislead the committee on this point".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Some also mislead investors about their exposure, as one firm allegedly did by telling clients it falsely had access to Anduril, a private military-tech company.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

She hadn't intended to mislead, she hadn't acted out of malice.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.