Misdirect

usgb/ˌmɪsdəˈrekt/
verb

To guide or send in a wrong direction.

The old signs misdirected us, and we got lost in the city
Visual representation of "misdirect" - To guide or send in a wrong direction

Often appears as...

  • misdirect attention
  • misdirect a person
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Visual representation of "misdirect"
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Physical Misdirection

Often used when someone is led to the wrong physical location or address.

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Let's ensure the new road signs do not misdirect travelers.
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Inadvertent Error

Misdirect can imply that guidance was mistakenly incorrect, not always intentional.

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Sorry, I didn't mean to misdirect you to the wrong office.
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Navigation Context

Commonly associated with wrong directions while using maps or GPS.

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The GPS misdirected us to a dead end.
Visual representation of the word "Misdirect"

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