mislead
word
Definition
To cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by giving false or incomplete information.
Usage & Nuances
Fairly formal; often used in legal, business, or media contexts. Common collocations: 'deliberately mislead,' 'mislead the public.' Implies intent, not just an accident. Different from 'lie,' which is more direct and personal.
Spanish: engañar - inducir a errorPortuguese (BR): enganar - induzir ao erroPortuguese (PT): enganar - induzir em erroChinese (Simplified): 误导Chinese (Traditional): 誤導Hindi: गुमराह करना - भटकानाArabic: تضليل - إيهام
Example Sentences
He tried to mislead the teacher about his homework.
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False headlines can mislead readers.
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Be careful not to mislead customers with unclear information.
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That advertisement completely misleads people about what the product can do.
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Politicians sometimes mislead the public to gain support.
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Don’t let appearances mislead you; things aren’t always as they seem.
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