Meaning of the word mislead in English

What does mislead mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mislead

US /ˌmɪsˈliːd/
UK /ˌmɪsˈliːd/

Verb

to cause (someone) to have a wrong idea or impression about someone or something

Example:
His friendly demeanor might mislead you into thinking he's harmless.
The advertisement was designed to mislead consumers.
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