
Mislead
Negative Connotation
Mislead has a negative tone, suggesting dishonesty or deception.

Advertisements can sometimes mislead consumers into buying substandard products.
Not Always Intentional
'Mislead' can be unintentional, without the aim to deceive.

He misled her by accident, misremembering the time of the meeting.
Emotional Effect
Being misled often leads to feelings of betrayal or hurt.

She felt betrayed after realizing her friend had misled her.
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