Mislead about Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To give someone false or incorrect information about something, making them believe something that is not true.
Usage & Nuances
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.
Example Sentences
He tried to mislead about his age on the form.
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The advertisement misleads about the product's benefits.
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She would never mislead about something important.
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Some politicians deliberately mislead about their true intentions.
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The company was fined for misleading about the safety of their product.
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Don’t mislead about what happened; just tell the truth.
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