Associations to the word «Misdirect»

Wiktionary

MISDIRECT, verb. To direct something wrongly
MISDIRECT, verb. To put the incorrect address on a mail item

Dictionary definition

MISDIRECT, verb. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals".
MISDIRECT, verb. Lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions; "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver".
MISDIRECT, verb. Put a wrong address on; "misdirect the letter".

Wise words

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