mislead
(verb)
verb
1. lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
- The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver
Similar word(s): misdirect, misguide
Definition categories: motion, conduct, direct, guide, lead, take
2. give false or misleading information to
Similar word(s): misinform
Definition categories: communication, inform
Sentences with mislead as a verb:
- The preacher elaborated Satan's ways to mislead us into sin