miscounsel

/mɪsˈkauznəl/

Definitions

1. noun

unwise or ill-advised advice or counsel

“The king received miscounsel from his trusted advisors, leading to a disastrous war.”

2. verb

to give unwise or ill-advised advice or counsel

“The inexperienced teacher miscounseled the student, causing them to make a poor decision.”

Synonyms

  • bad counsel
  • ill advice
  • misadvice

Antonyms

  • advice
  • good counsel
  • wisdom