mislead

verb

How many syllables in mislead?

There are 2 syllables in the word mislead.

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mis · lead

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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