English verb: misguide | |||
1. | misguide (motion) lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions | ||
Samples | The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver. | ||
Synonyms | lead astray, misdirect, mislead | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | conduct, direct, guide, lead, take | ||
2. | misguide (communication) give bad advice to | ||
Examples | Sam cannot misguide Sue | ||
Synonyms | misadvise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | advise, counsel, rede | ||