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What is another word for Mislead? – 110 Mislead Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    deceive cheat delude dupe hoax swindle trick beguile misinform misguide lead astray confuse confound perplex bewilder disinform distort falsify manipulate deceive hoodwink bamboozle double-cross misdirect misinterpret obfuscate obscure mystify

    Meaning of Mislead

    To cause someone to believe something that is not true, either intentionally or unintentionally

    Definitions

    • To give someone a wrong idea or impression about something
    • To lead someone away from the truth or the correct path

    Example Uses

    • The false information was designed to mislead the public about the company's financial health
    • The politician's statement was intended to mislead voters about the true intentions of the new policy
    • The misleading advertisement led many consumers to buy the product under false pretenses

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inform enlighten educate guide advise instruct clarify explain reveal disclose expose correct rectify enlighten illuminate edify instruct teach apprise notify acquaint familiarize