mislead
verbHow many syllables in mislead?
There are 2 syllables in the word mislead.How to pronounce mislead:
Definition of mislead:
- mislead (verb):
- to give false or confusing information to
- to lead in a wrong direction or into a mistaken action or belief often by deliberate deceit
Synonyms for mislead:
amplify
beat around the bush
deceive
equivocate
exaggerate
hyperbolise
hyperbolize
inform
lead astray
lie
magnify
misinform
overdraw
overstate
palter
prevaricate
sandbag
tergiversate
Antonyms for mislead:
abet
advise
aid
alarm
alert
apprise
assist
be forthright
be honest
be honest with
be original
be serious
be straight with
clarify
clear up
come clean
contribute
correct
counsel
debunk
deny
destigmatize
destroy
disabuse
discourage
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