/mɪsˈweɪd/ (mis-WAYD)

Definitions

1. verb

to try to persuade someone to do something by deceitful or unfair means

“The politician was accused of trying to missuade the public about the economic policy.”

2. noun

an attempt to persuade someone to do something by deceitful or unfair means

“The missuade of the public was a major scandal that led to the politician’s resignation.”