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Mislead about Meaning in English

expression

mɪˈsɫid/ /əˈbaʊt
miss-LEED uh-BOWT
mɪslˈiːd/ /ɐbˈaʊt
miss-LEED uh-BOWT

Definición

To give someone false or incorrect information about something, making them believe something that is not true.

Uso & Matices

Usually formal or semi-formal; often used with objects like 'facts', 'intentions', or 'details'. The person doing the action can do it accidentally or intentionally. Very close to 'lie about', but 'mislead about' may involve omission or partial truths, not only direct lies.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He tried to mislead about his age on the form.

basic

The advertisement misleads about the product's benefits.

basic

She would never mislead about something important.

basic

Some politicians deliberately mislead about their true intentions.

natural

The company was fined for misleading about the safety of their product.

natural

Don’t mislead about what happened; just tell the truth.

natural