mislead Synonym

deceive - misguide - misinform - lead astray - delude - fool - misdirect - dupe - hoodwink - betray - lie to

To mislead means to cause someone to form a wrong idea or belief, often by giving false, incomplete, or confusing information. It can be done intentionally, for example by lying, distorting facts, or hiding important details, or unintentionally, through unclear wording or mistakes. Misleading someone affects their ability to make correct decisions because they rely on inaccurate or biased information. The term is used in many contexts, such as advertising, politics, law, and everyday conversation, whenever a person, message, or action results in someone being guided away from the truth or correct understanding.