mislead mislead /mɪˈsliːd/

verb

1. () Give false or misleading information to  ( misinform , disinform , mislead )
   give false or misleading information to
   
2. () Lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions  ( lead astray , misdirect , misguide , mislead )
   lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
    The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver
   The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver