Definitions

1. verb

to give incorrect or misleading information, or to divert or guide someone in a wrong direction

“The tour guide misdirected us, leading us to the wrong entrance of the museum.”

2. noun

the act of giving incorrect or misleading information, or the process of diverting or guiding someone in a wrong direction

“The misdirection of the investigation led to the wrong suspect being arrested.”

3. verb (transitive)

to direct (something, such as a resource or an organization) to a wrong or ineffective purpose

“The company misdirected its marketing budget by investing in an ineffective advertising campaign.”