Vocabulary Entry

mislead

|verb • noun

verb

To cause someone to have a wrong idea or impression about something.

Example Sentences

"The advertisement was designed to mislead consumers about the product's effectiveness."

"He didn’t mean to mislead his friends, but his explanation was unclear."

"The witness’s conflicting statements could mislead the jury."

noun

Example Sentences

"Her mislead led to a major misunderstanding between the two parties."

"The politician faced criticism for a mislead in his campaign promises."

"The detective was careful to avoid any mislead that might confuse the investigation."