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Meaning of misdirects
The primary meaning of the word "misdirects" is to direct someone or something incorrectly or mistakenly.
Etymology of misdirects
The word "misdirects" comes from the prefix "mis-" meaning wrong or incorrect, and the verb "direct" meaning to guide or control the movement or action of something
The prefix "mis-" is derived from Old French "mes-" and Latin "minus-" or "miss-", while the verb "direct" is derived from Latin "directus", the past participle of "dirigere", meaning to straighten or guide
Synonyms
deceives
cheats
dupes
deludes
misleads
misinforms
confuses
bewilders
perplexes
puzzles
beguiles
deceives
defrauds
hoodwinks
bamboozles
swindles
cons
tricks
manipulates
coerces
influences
induces
persuades
diverts
distracts
disrupts
disturbs
redirects
sends astray
throws off
leads astray
sends off course
Definitions
- To direct someone or something towards a wrong place or in a wrong direction
- * To give someone incorrect or misleading information
- * To cause someone to focus their attention or efforts on the wrong thing
Usage Examples
- The GPS misdirects us to a wrong turn, causing us to get lost
- * The false rumor misdirects people's attention away from the real issue
- * The misleading advertisement misdirects consumers into buying a faulty product