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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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He added that that U.S. used subterfuge to mislead the Iranians who were searching for the downed aviator.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

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

But as the proceedings dragged on, Musk admitted he was trying to avoid giving "yes" or "no" answers, accusing Arnzen of "trying to mislead the jury" with his questions.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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

Was all of that information tainted or manipulated by the Soviets to mislead the Americans and their allies?

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau