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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mislead

/mɪzˈliːd/ verb · British & US
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What does mislead mean?

verb

To cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by giving them false information. To lead someone in the wrong direction or to a wrong conclusion.

Example

"The company's misleading advertising led many customers to purchase the product, only to be disappointed with its performance."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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