misdirection (Meaning)
misdirection (n)
an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge
incorrect directions or instructions
management that is careless or inefficient
the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something
misdirection (n.)
The act of directing wrongly, or the state of being so directed.
An error of a judge in charging the jury on a matter of law.
Synonyms & Antonyms of misdirection
Synonyms:
- inattention
- misconduct
- mismanagement
- mishandling
- forgetfulness
- malpractice
- malfeasance
- irresponsibility
- inadvertence
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- unwariness
- laxness
- remissness
- foolhardiness
- neglectfulness
- heedlessness
- rashness
- negligence
- slackness
- wildness
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
misdirection Sentence Examples
- The magician used misdirection to cleverly conceal the true location of the hidden coin.
- The politician employed misdirection to divert attention away from his controversial remarks.
- The thief's misdirection tactics enabled him to escape unnoticed from the crime scene.
- The salesperson's misdirection misled customers into believing they were getting a better deal than they actually were.
- The coach used misdirection to deceive the opposing team about the play he intended to call.
- The spy's misdirection allowed her to infiltrate the enemy base without detection.
- The artist's misdirection drew the audience's gaze away from the subtle details in the painting.
- The lawyer's misdirection during cross-examination confused the witness and damaged the prosecution's case.
- The surgeon's misdirection during the operation allowed him to perform a delicate procedure with precision.
- The actor's misdirection kept the audience captivated throughout the performance, leaving them guessing until the very end.
FAQs About the word misdirection
an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge, incorrect directions or instructions, management that is careless or inefficient, the act of distracting; drawin
inattention, misconduct,mismanagement, mishandling, forgetfulness, malpractice, malfeasance, irresponsibility, inadvertence,omission
alertness, attention, attentiveness, caution, attention, cautiousness, caution, attentiveness, awareness, alertness
The magician used misdirection to cleverly conceal the true location of the hidden coin.
The politician employed misdirection to divert attention away from his controversial remarks.
The thief's misdirection tactics enabled him to escape unnoticed from the crime scene.
The salesperson's misdirection misled customers into believing they were getting a better deal than they actually were.
