HOW TO PRONOUNCE
mislead
/mɪˈslid/
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What does mislead mean?
verb
- To lead astray, in a false direction.
- To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.
- To deceptively trick into something wrong.
More meanings (3)
verb
- To accidentally or intentionally confuse.
noun
- A wrong or bad lead; a leading in the wrong direction.
- That which is deceptive or untruthful (e.g. a falsehood, deception, untruth, or ruse).
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IPA pronunciation
/mɪˈslid/
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"To mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy," is one of the first principles in war, as had been frequently pointed out.
I think I should mislead you if I were to attempt to give the substance of any particular conversation with Orientals.
More book examples (3)
It must, however, be noticed that earlier mistaken observations and incorrect inference at the present moment--substitutions and similar mistakes--may easily mislead.
But though we describe the society of Sarawak as being now a completed structure, the simile is inadequate and might mislead.
Desperate situations demand drastic remedies and already considerable and illuminating ingenuity is being displayed to baffle and mislead the scout of the skies.