as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
we were misguided by the flashy advertisements for what turned out to be pretty lousy pizza
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Recent Examples of misguide
And, as scripted by Craig Mazin (The Last of Us), their dialogue is both mildly amusing and intriguingly philosophical, if at times misguided.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
But my recent research suggests that this belief would be misguided.
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George E. Mitchell,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Limiting access to supplies is misguided when a pouching system, fitted by experts, is what allows people to live normally.
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Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
David Drubner, a partner in Southford Park LLC, said the opposition is misguided given the rising costs for financing municipal services and schools — and that is especially true following a recent property revaluation in Middlebury.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
But my recent research suggests that this belief would be misguided.
—
George E. Mitchell,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Limiting access to supplies is misguided when a pouching system, fitted by experts, is what allows people to live normally.
—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
David Drubner, a partner in Southford Park LLC, said the opposition is misguided given the rising costs for financing municipal services and schools — and that is especially true following a recent property revaluation in Middlebury.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misguide
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Appearance, though, can be deceiving, but luckily, this shed is still packed with smart features and a clever design that will keep all your belongings safe.
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Here, however, the joke is that appearances can be deceiving — or to be more specific, that trying to act like a character in a movie is a reckless, unwise thing to do.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
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These fraudulent sites often mimic legitimate stores or rank high in search results, tricking desperate consumers into buying non-existent AC units.
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The revenge story saw Tucker's exes convincing Snow's Kate to trick the ladies' man into falling in love with her.
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Federal prosecutors alleged Holmes knowingly misrepresented the capabilities of Theranos technology and misled investors about the company's financial condition, partnerships, and laboratory capabilities.
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There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply — most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event’s political affiliations.
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“Misguide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misguide. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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