Mislead
/ˌmɪsˈliːd/
To cause someone to believe something false, typically through deception or inaccurate information.
Examples
- They were misled into investing in a scam.
- I misled my friend to protect his feelings.
- He misled the investigators with false alibis.
- Her vague answer misleads everyone about her true intentions.
- Misleading advertisements can get companies into legal trouble.
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