noun
a wrong or incorrect direction or instruction
verb
to give (someone) wrong directions or instructions
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The detective realized the criminal had tried to misdirect the investigation by planting false evidence.
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Don't let him misdirect you with his excuses, he's just trying to avoid taking responsibility.
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She's always trying to misdirect people to cover up her mistakes.
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The magician used misdirection to make the audience believe the coin had disappeared.