mislead

[mis-leed] / mɪsˈlid /

VERB

give someone the wrong idea, information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

betray cheat deceive defraud delude dupe entice fool fudge hoodwink lie misguide misinform misrepresent tempt

STRONG

bait beguile bilk bluff bunk cozen enmesh ensnare entangle gull hoax hose inveigle juggle lure misdirect outwit overreach pervert rook scam seduce shaft snow trick victimize

WEAK

double-cross illude lead astray lead on pull wool over eyes put on rip off rope in take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be honest support

WEAK

advise counsel guard lead protect

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He also stressed that the process had been carried out by a team that included all relevant Israeli security and government bodies, and that "claims of a sweeping or mass rejection are false and misleading".

From BBC

But such stability in growth can be misleading.

From Barron's

But two decades ago, investigators revealed that some analysts had deep conflicts of interest and were misleading investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

The chair of the King's Foundation Dame Ann Limb has admitted being "misleading" about her doctorate qualification.

From BBC

The related slogan—“Who pays the tariff?”—is equally misleading.

From The Wall Street Journal

mislead

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