mislead
/mɪsˈliːd/To give someone incorrect or misleading information, often with the intention to deceive or cause them to make a wrong decision.
The salesperson tried to mislead the customer about the product's features.
The politician misled the public about the true state of the economy.
This verb is often used in contexts involving deception, fraud, or manipulation.
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💡Pro Tip
Past Tense Form
Remember that the past tense of 'mislead' is 'misled', not 'mislead'.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Context
'Mislead' is often used in formal or legal contexts to describe intentional deception.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'misleeden', from Old English 'misleadan', meaning 'to lead astray'. The prefix 'mis-' indicates wrong or incorrect action, while 'lead' refers to guiding or directing.
📝Usage Notes
The past tense and past participle of 'mislead' is 'misled' (not 'mislead'). The verb is often used in formal or legal contexts to describe intentional deception.