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English verb: misguide

1. misguide (motion) lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions


SamplesThe pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver.


Synonymslead astray, misdirect, mislead


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)conduct, direct, guide, lead, take

2. misguide (communication) give bad advice to


ExamplesSam cannot misguide Sue


Synonymsmisadvise


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)advise, counsel, rede









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