misdirect (Meaning)

Wordnet

misdirect (v)

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

put a wrong address on

Webster

misdirect (v. t.)

To give a wrong direction to; as, to misdirect a passenger, or a letter; to misdirect one's energies.

Synonyms & Antonyms of misdirect

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misdirect Sentence Examples

  1. The magician skillfully misdirected the audience's attention away from the hidden compartment.
  2. The politician's carefully crafted speech aimed to misdirect the public from the real issues.
  3. The con artist misdirected his victims by using elaborate schemes and false promises.
  4. The marketing team misdirected consumers by emphasizing superficial features rather than true value.
  5. The coach intentionally misdirected the opposing team by running an unexpected play.
  6. The suspect misdirected the police by providing misleading information about their whereabouts.
  7. The salesperson employed misdirection techniques to close the deal without revealing all the details.
  8. The therapist used misdirection to help the patient explore suppressed emotions.
  9. The spy misdirected his pursuers by creating a diversion and slipping away unnoticed.
  10. The detective studied the crime scene carefully, searching for any signs of misdirection that could lead to the culprit.

FAQs About the word misdirect

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality, lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions, put a wrong address onTo give a wrong di

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The magician skillfully misdirected the audience's attention away from the hidden compartment.

The politician's carefully crafted speech aimed to misdirect the public from the real issues.

The con artist misdirected his victims by using elaborate schemes and false promises.

The marketing team misdirected consumers by emphasizing superficial features rather than true value.