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misdirect
(,m/I/sd/aI/'r/E/kt )

verb (v)

  • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver.
    source: wordnet30
  • put a wrong address on(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Misdirect the letter.
    Synonym:
    misaddress
    source: wordnet30
  • To give a wrong direction to; as, to misdirect a passenger, or a letter; to misdirect one's energies.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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