1. to give wrong directions or instructions to someone
2. to send something to the wrong place or person
3. to focus attention away from something intentionally

Examples

• The GPS system misdirected us to the wrong address.
• Someone misdirected the package to our old office.
• The magician misdirected the audience’s attention while performing the trick.
• The witness accidentally misdirected the police during their investigation.
• Don’t let negative thoughts misdirect your energy from your goals.
• The postal service misdirected several letters this week.
• He tried to misdirect blame onto his coworkers.