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mislead

UK
/mɪsˈliːd/
US
/mɪsˈlid/

Translations

misleadverb
misled
Past Simple
misled
Past Participle
misleading
Gerund
UK
/mɪsˈliːd/
US
/mɪsˈlid/
induire en erreurSens général: faire se méprendre, donner une fausse impression.
The advertisement was designed to mislead consumers into thinking the product was more effective than it actually is.
La publicité était conçue pour induire les consommateurs en erreur en leur faisant croire que le produit était plus efficace qu’il ne l’est en réalité.
Additional translations
égarerSens concret: conduire dans la mauvaise direction ou sur le mauvais chemin.
Synonyms
deceive
trick
hoodwink
lead astray
beguile
fool
delude
misguide
Antonyms
direct
guide
lead

Definitions

misleadverb
To cause someone to have a wrong idea or impression about something.
The advertisement was designed to mislead consumers into thinking the product was more effective than it actually is.
To guide someone in the wrong physical direction or onto the wrong course.
The poorly marked trail could easily mislead inexperienced hikers.
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