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misdirecting
UK
/ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛktɪŋ/
US
/ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛktɪŋ/
Translations
misdirectings
pl
UK
/ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛktɪŋ/
US
/ˌmɪsdəˈrɛktɪŋ/
Gerundial noun referring to the act or process of misdirecting.
The misdirecting of the hikers caused them to take the wrong trail.
La désorientation des randonneurs les a amenés à prendre le mauvais sentier.
Synonyms
leading astray
false lead
red herring
UK
/ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛktɪŋ/
US
/ˌmɪsdəˈrɛktɪŋ/
Functions as a participial adjective meaning 'that misdirects; misleading'.
The misdirecting instructions in the manual caused confusion among the users.
Les instructions trompeuses du manuel ont semé la confusion chez les utilisateurs.
Additional translations
misdirecting
Gerund
misdirected
Past Simple
misdirected
Past Participle
misdirecting
Gerund
UK
/ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛkt/
US
/ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛkt/
The package was misdirected and ended up in a different city.
Le colis a été égaré et s’est retrouvé dans une autre ville.
He misdirected his energy towards unnecessary tasks instead of the main project.
Il a mal orienté son énergie vers des tâches inutiles au lieu de se concentrer sur le projet principal.
The tour guide misdirected the group, causing them to miss the main attraction.
Le guide touristique a induit le groupe en erreur, ce qui les a fait rater l’attraction principale.
Definitions
The misdirecting of funds was uncovered during the audit.
The misdirecting signs led the tourists away from the main attraction.
The misdirecting instructions in the manual caused confusion among the users.
The package was misdirected and ended up in a different city.
The tour guide misdirected the group, causing them to miss the main attraction.
He misdirected his energy towards unnecessary tasks instead of the main project.