mislead

English

/mɪsˈliːd/

verb
Definitions
  • (literally) To lead astray, in a false direction.
  • To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.
  • To deceptively trick into something wrong.
  • To accidentally or intentionally confuse.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English misleden inherited from Old English mislǣdan (mislead) inherited from Proto-Germanic *missalaidijaną (mislead) prefix from English lead (a heavy metal).

Origin

English

lead

Gloss

a heavy metal

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