misdirection
noun
mis·di·rec·tion
ˌmis-də-ˈrek-shən 
-(ˌ)dī-
1
: a wrong direction
2
a
: the act or an instance of misdirecting or diverting
b
: the state of being misdirected
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Stillwater threw the kitchen sink at Maple Grove on Thursday, including another misdirection — a halfback pass — that was inches away from resulting in another touchdown.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
Even what seem like clear signals, such as the gun in Skinner’s bag, turn out to be clever misdirection.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
And that's where the misdirection comes in.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
For Maye to stay upright, the Patriots must major in movement throws, misdirection, a quick passing game and run-first mentality; schemes that can all offset a leaky offensive line.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
Even what seem like clear signals, such as the gun in Skinner’s bag, turn out to be clever misdirection.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
And that's where the misdirection comes in.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
For Maye to stay upright, the Patriots must major in movement throws, misdirection, a quick passing game and run-first mentality; schemes that can all offset a leaky offensive line.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misdirection
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“Misdirection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdirection. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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