Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deliberately misleading
phrase
/dɪˈlɪbərətli mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
Definition
Intentionally providing false or deceptive information in order to confuse or mislead someone.
Examples
- The advertisement was criticized for being deliberately misleading about its claims.
- He was accused of deliberately misleading the jury to win his case.
- Her explanation seemed deliberately misleading, making it hard to understand the actual facts.
Meaning
The term ‘deliberately misleading’ refers to actions or statements made with the intent to misrepresent the truth, often to gain an advantage or manipulate someone’s perception.
Synonyms
- Deceptively ambiguous
- Intentionally inaccurate
- Misrepresentative
- Calculatedly misleading