Misdirect

Synonyms of misdirect

• divert
• misguide
• lead astray

Antonyms of misdirect

• guide
• direct
• lead

Collocations of misdirect

focus

Frequency: 80 %

The coach misdirected the team's focus towards the upcoming game.

investigation

Frequency: 75 %

The suspect attempted to misdirect the police investigation by providing false alibis.

attention

Frequency: 70 %

The magician misdirected the audience's attention towards his left hand.

blame

Frequency: 60 %

The politician tried to misdirect the blame onto his opponent.

Idiomatic Expressions for misdirect

• Phrase: misdirected efforts
  Meaning: efforts that are wasted or not applied properly
  Usage: Despite his hard work, his misdirected efforts did not lead to any significant progress in the project.