verb
- to cause someone to believe something that is not true; to give false or confusing information
- to lead someone in the wrong direction
Examples
- The false advertisement misled many customers.
- Don’t let his confident manner mislead you about his abilities.
- The witness accidentally misled the jury with incorrect testimony.
- The outdated map misled us and we got lost.
- Politicians often mislead voters with vague promises.
- The company was accused of misleading investors about its profits.
- Her smile could mislead people into thinking she was happy.