Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misled
verb
/mɪsˈlɛd/
Definition
To lead someone in the wrong direction or to give them a false impression.
Examples
- He was misled by the misleading advertisement.
- Many people feel they were misled during the debate.
- She realized she had been misled by her friends’ opinions.
Meaning
The term ‘misled’ refers to the act of deceiving or guiding someone incorrectly, causing them to make decisions based on false information or beliefs.
Synonyms
- deceived
- misguided
- led astray
- fooled
