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Meaning of misdirect
The primary meaning of the word "misdirect" is to direct something or someone incorrectly or misleadingly.
Etymology of misdirect
The word "misdirect" originated in the mid-17th century from the prefix "mis-" meaning wrong or incorrect, and the verb "direct" meaning to guide or show the way, based on Oxford Languages.
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of intentionally or unintentionally leading someone or something astray.
Synonyms
Definitions
- To direct someone or something incorrectly or misleadingly
- * To cause someone to mistaken or incorrect ideas or beliefs
- * To divert or distract someone's attention from something
Usage Examples
- The false information misdirected the investigation away from the real culprit.
- * The complex instructions misdirected the user, causing them to install the software incorrectly.
- * The magician's trick misdirected the audience's attention, making them believe the rabbit was in a different location.