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misdirection

UK
/ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛkʃən/
US
/ˌmɪsdəˈrɛkʃən/

Translations

misdirectionnoun
misdirections
pl
mauvaise orientationSens concret : fait d’indiquer ou de conduire dans la mauvaise direction.
The misdirection of the tourists led them miles away from their intended destination.
La mauvaise orientation des touristes les a conduits à des kilomètres de leur destination prévue.
détournementSens figuré : procédé visant à détourner l’attention.
The magician's trick relied heavily on misdirection to keep the audience from noticing the sleight of hand.
Le tour du magicien reposait largement sur le détournement pour empêcher le public de remarquer le tour de passe-passe.
Synonyms
deception
distraction
confusion
redirection
diversion
misleading
misdirectionadjective
UK
/ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛkʃən/
US
/ˌmɪsdəˈrɛkʃən/
Attributive use, e.g., "a misdirection play"
de diversionEmploi surtout technique ou tactique : qui sert à détourner l’attention.
The coach called a misdirection play to confuse the defense.
L’entraîneur a appelé une action de diversion pour tromper la défense.

Definitions

misdirectionnoun
The act of directing someone to the wrong place or in the wrong direction.
The misdirection of the tourists led them miles away from their intended destination.
A form of deception in which attention is drawn away from something of significance.
The magician's trick relied heavily on misdirection to keep the audience from noticing the sleight of hand.
misdirectionadjective
Relating to or involving misdirection; designed to mislead by diverting attention or direction.
The coach called a misdirection play to confuse the defense.
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