Misguide: meaning, definitions and examples

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misguide

 

[ ˌmɪsˈɡaɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to lead astray

To give someone false or misleading information, leading them in the wrong direction or causing them to make mistakes.

Synonyms

deceive, misdirect, misinform, mislead

Examples of usage

  • He misguided the tourists by giving them wrong directions.
  • The teacher misguided the students by providing incorrect information.
  • Don't be misguided by false promises.
  • The company's advertisement was misleading and misguided consumers.
  • She felt misguided by the misinformation spread by the media.

Translations

Translations of the word "misguide" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desorientar

🇮🇳 गुमराह करना

🇩🇪 irreführen

🇮🇩 menyesatkan

🇺🇦 збивати з пантелику

🇵🇱 wprowadzać w błąd

🇯🇵 誤解させる

🇫🇷 induire en erreur

🇪🇸 desorientar

🇹🇷 yanıltmak

🇰🇷 오도하다

🇸🇦 يضلل

🇨🇿 svést z cesty

🇸🇰 uviesť do omylu

🇨🇳 误导

🇸🇮 zavajati

🇮🇸 villst

🇰🇿 адастыру

🇬🇪 გზიდან აცდენა

🇦🇿 yanıltmaq

🇲🇽 desorientar

Word origin

The word 'misguide' originated from the Middle English word 'misgiden', which combines 'mis-' (wrongly) and 'guiden' (to guide). It has been in use since the 15th century to describe leading someone in the wrong direction or providing them with false information.

See also: guidability, guidance, guide, guidebook, guided, guideline, guidelines, guideposts, guides, guiding, misguidance, misguided.