Misguide: meaning, definitions and examples
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misguide
[ ˌmɪsˈɡaɪd ]
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.