Meaning & use
misdirect
To send someone or something in the wrong direction, or to give mistaken guidance.
See it in a sentence
The confusing signs misdirected drivers away from the building's main entrance.
His well-meaning advice misdirected her efforts toward entirely the wrong career path.
A note on using this word
Misdirect applies to both literal navigation and figurative guidance, such as misdirected anger or effort.
Words with a similar meaning
misleadmisguide
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