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misdirect

mis·di·rect [ mìssdi rékt, miss dī rékt ] (past and past participle mis·di·rect·ed, present participle mis·di·rect·ing, 3rd person present singular mis·di·rects)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. give somebody wrong directions: to give somebody wrong directions or instructions

2. wrongly address mail: to put a wrong address on an item of mail

3. aim something inaccurately: to aim something such as a punch or bullet inaccurately, or direct something such as a comment or insult at the wrong person

4. give jury wrong instructions: to give a jury incorrect information about the facts or laws pertaining to a case


mis·di·rec·tion noun
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