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misinstruct

verb as in lie

Strongest matches

deceive
mislead
misrepresent
promote

Weak matches

be untruthful
bear false witness
break promise
go back on
make believe
put on
put up a front
string along

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But the press should get things right, and not implicitly misinstruct the public.

From Slate

Misinstruct, mis-in′strukt′, v.t. to instruct improperly.—n.

From Project Gutenberg

V. misinform, misteach†, misdescribe†, misinstruct†, miscorrect†; misdirect, misguide; pervert; put on a false scent, throw off the scent, throw off the trail; deceive &c.

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