Definitions

1. verb

to give someone a false impression or to guide them in the wrong direction

“The tourist got lost because the map was designed to mislead visitors.”

2. verb

to cause someone to believe something is true when it is not

“The politician was accused of trying to mislead the public with false information.”

3. noun

a false or misleading impression or idea

“The misleading information in the article caused a lot of confusion.”