misdirect
Use Misdirect in a sentence
dɪˈrɛkt verb (used with object)
to direct or address wrongly or incorrectly: to misdirect a person; to misdirect a letter.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to give (a person) wrong directions or instructions |
| 2. | to address (a letter, parcel, etc) wrongly |
| misdi'rection | |
| —n | |
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Misdirect
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Example sentences
Clerks took bribes to decide whether or not to open cases and to hide or misdirect the files of those accused of crimes.
Eyespots may confuse predators such as birds and misdirect them from the soft, vulnerable part of the butterfly's body.
Court clerks took bribes to decide whether or not to open cases and to hide or misdirect the files of those accused of crimes.
If you attempt to use this method it will misdirect you.
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