as in deceived
to cause to believe what is untrue
the coral snake's attractive colors can mislead you into thinking that it is harmless
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Recent Examples of misled
Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Following the dismissal, Morrissey argued that the judge had been misled by the defense, and that the bullets were irrelevant to the case.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Iran appears to have been misled by the façade of a capable and stable government in Damascus, even though Tehran itself had helped Assad craft this illusion.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
But rather than admit that their worldview had misled them so, those who are partial to a collectivist theory of justice insisted that the Duke lacrosse players took advantage of the inequities inherent to the American justice system.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Dec. 2024
The downside is that AI could seem convincing, even if disclaimers are proffered, and people would be misled into false indications of their death date.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Howard’s book outlines how herd immunity proponents misled the public, minimizing the virus’ dangers while promoting mass infection.
—Jonathan Bloom, Sun Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
Consumers can be misled by promises and not read the fine print, LIR investigates the fine print to ensure the consumer is getting the best value.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
And unlike in cases where people have misled law enforcement about their disappearance, police likely won't investigate Kobayashi further, Jeanis said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Walmart and Branch also misled workers about the availability of same-day access to their earnings.
—Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Following the dismissal, Morrissey argued that the judge had been misled by the defense, and that the bullets were irrelevant to the case.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Iran appears to have been misled by the façade of a capable and stable government in Damascus, even though Tehran itself had helped Assad craft this illusion.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
But rather than admit that their worldview had misled them so, those who are partial to a collectivist theory of justice insisted that the Duke lacrosse players took advantage of the inequities inherent to the American justice system.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Dec. 2024
The downside is that AI could seem convincing, even if disclaimers are proffered, and people would be misled into false indications of their death date.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Howard’s book outlines how herd immunity proponents misled the public, minimizing the virus’ dangers while promoting mass infection.
—Jonathan Bloom, Sun Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
Consumers can be misled by promises and not read the fine print, LIR investigates the fine print to ensure the consumer is getting the best value.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
And unlike in cases where people have misled law enforcement about their disappearance, police likely won't investigate Kobayashi further, Jeanis said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misled
Adjective
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Sea lions and dolphins have been observed rigid with seizures, acting dazed and confused.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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While older teens might appreciate its message about family and independence, younger kids will likely be more confused than entertained.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The federal agency claims drivers were forced to use the accounts to get paid and were deceived about how to access their earnings, with Walmart threatening to fire workers who did not comply.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
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The way Jota deceived Fulham defender Jorge Cuenca and sent Bernd Leno the wrong way with his clinical strike showed the difference between him and Nunez.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Your anger is misguided because you’re fixated on the wrong thing, the wrong player, the wrong area.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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Based on the eponymous webtoon that Yeon himself created with writer and frequent collaborator Choi Gyu-seok, Revelations is a dark, twisted thriller that illustrates how a person’s strong but misguided convictions can set them down a path of destruction.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Every societal ill was the result of an intentional harm, a single malicious or misinformed actor, and every harm could be redressed by the proper application of the law.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Setting aside the fact that this order may deny care to adults, who are free to make their own health care decisions, this overreaching executive order substitutes the president’s misinformed view for that of every medical association in America.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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These hard-working, over-the-counter options may come in humble tubes, tiny tinctures, and unassuming stickers, but don’t be fooled, because the lowly acne products deliver high concentrations of ingredients that outlast the effects of rinse-off cleansers.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
23 Dec. 2024
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But don't be fooled its symbol, Capricorn is one of three earth signs.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Hallucinations, on the other hand, occur when an AI system is asked to provide factual information or perform specific tasks but instead generates incorrect or misleading content while presenting it as accurate.—
Anna Choi,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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And then there is Derek McDaniel, whose incorrect assembling of his nomination packet for 2023 city council race resulted in a circuit court judge bouncing him from the ballot, and whose campaign yard sign size and placement have been questioned in this race.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There were reports for a decade that his defection was imminent and even an erroneous report by a major outlet that a defection had happened.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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Children’s Health Defense is an organization founded by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been criticized for his mixed and erroneous messaging about the ongoing measles outbreak, the largest in six years.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Misled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misled. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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