mislead

The word “mislead” has 2 syllables: mis-lead

It's pronounced as /mɪsˈliːd/


What is synonym and antonym for mislead?

In the thesaurus, “mislead” has 56 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for mislead along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for mislead

Antonyms for mislead

Meanings of mislead

  • verb
    1. To lead astray, in a false direction.
    2. To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.
    3. To deceptively trick into something wrong.
    4. To accidentally or intentionally confuse.

Example Sentences

  • Advertisements can sometimes mislead consumers with false claims.
  • He tried to mislead the investigators by giving a fake alibi.
  • Don’t let appearances mislead you, the situation is more complex.
  • The article was written to mislead readers about the true cause of the problem.
  • Her friendly tone was meant to mislead everyone about her intentions.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to mislead, such as: bamboozle, beguile, bleed, bluff, buffalo, burn, catch.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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