miseducate

/maɪsˈɛdʒʊkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to mislead or confuse someone through education or information

“The politician’s rhetoric was designed to miseducate the public about the economic crisis.”

2. verb

to fail to educate or inform someone properly

“The school’s lack of resources led to the miseducation of many students.”

3. noun

the act or process of miseducating someone

“The miseducation of the public about climate change has serious consequences.”

Synonyms

  • confuse
  • deceive
  • misinform

Antonyms

  • educate
  • enlighten