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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Listen to this article Zach LaVine’s teammates are confused.Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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The daughter of Palestinian immigrants to America, Arabella is both confused and demanding.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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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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By honing these skills, leaders can transform misguided intentions into meaningful actions that inspire trust, collaboration and success.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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But this is a misguided use of the language of science to give a sheen of legitimacy to unscientific claims.Shoumita Dasgupta, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The citizens of the United States have been sold out, misinformed and traumatized by the current crop of public health fraudsters.Josh Mazer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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There is rampant and unchecked enthusiasm regarding the importance of leadership and EI, leaving many with the misinformed belief that effective leadership is only possible with high EI.Tony Gambill, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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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Approximately 780,000 incorrect charges totaling over 2 billion forints ($5.43 million) in one night.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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According to a recent Prosper Insights & Analytics survey, 30% of workers are concerned with AI hallucinations, which is when AI generates incorrect information as a result of poor training or inaccurate assumptions.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Fame-first culture is particularly rampant among younger generations who have bought into the idea that fame signals value—an erroneous inference that a person who is well-known for something must have achieved something.Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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That conviction was overturned by the 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals in 2011, which cited erroneous and confusing jury instructions as the reason for reversing the ruling, per Cleveland.com.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Misled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misled. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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