Misdirect
verb
To guide or send in a wrong direction.
The old signs misdirected us, and we got lost in the city
Often appears as...
- misdirect attention
- misdirect a person
verb
To use information or resources in an incorrect or inappropriate way.
The government was accused of misdirecting funds that were supposed to help the poor
Often appears as...
- misdirect energy
- misdirect resources
verb
To divert attention, thought, or focus from the main or intended subject.
The politician tried to misdirect the debate away from the controversial issue
Often appears as...
- misdirect attention
- misdirect suspicion
verb
To guide or send in a wrong direction.
The old signs misdirected us, and we got lost in the city
Often appears as...
- misdirect attention
- misdirect a person
verb
To use information or resources in an incorrect or inappropriate way.
The government was accused of misdirecting funds that were supposed to help the poor
Often appears as...
- misdirect energy
- misdirect resources
verb
To divert attention, thought, or focus from the main or intended subject.
The politician tried to misdirect the debate away from the controversial issue
Often appears as...
- misdirect attention
- misdirect suspicion
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Misdirection
Often used when someone is led to the wrong physical location or address.
Let's ensure the new road signs do not misdirect travelers.
Pro Tip 2/3Inadvertent Error
Misdirect can imply that guidance was mistakenly incorrect, not always intentional.
Sorry, I didn't mean to misdirect you to the wrong office.
Pro Tip 3/3Navigation Context
Commonly associated with wrong directions while using maps or GPS.
The GPS misdirected us to a dead end.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Misdirection
Often used when someone is led to the wrong physical location or address.
Let's ensure the new road signs do not misdirect travelers.
Pro Tip 2/3Inadvertent Error
Misdirect can imply that guidance was mistakenly incorrect, not always intentional.
Sorry, I didn't mean to misdirect you to the wrong office.
Pro Tip 3/3Navigation Context
Commonly associated with wrong directions while using maps or GPS.
The GPS misdirected us to a dead end.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Misdirection
Often used when someone is led to the wrong physical location or address.
Let's ensure the new road signs do not misdirect travelers.
Pro Tip 2/3Inadvertent Error
Misdirect can imply that guidance was mistakenly incorrect, not always intentional.
Sorry, I didn't mean to misdirect you to the wrong office.
Pro Tip 3/3Navigation Context
Commonly associated with wrong directions while using maps or GPS.
The GPS misdirected us to a dead end.
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Quote examples
Bo Burnham
American Comedian
I misdirect the audience, so they have no idea where they are or who they're listening to.
Quote examples
Bo Burnham
American Comedian
I misdirect the audience, so they have no idea where they are or who they're listening to.
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