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to mislead
01
to cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically by lying or omitting important information
Transitive: to mislead sb
Example
The politician misled the public about their intentions for the new policy.
The advertisement misled consumers by exaggerating the benefits of the product.
02
to guide someone or something in the wrong direction
Transitive: to mislead sb
Example
The unclear instructions misled him, causing him to take the wrong turn.
The compass was faulty and misled the explorers deep into the forest.
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