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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The players expected a Hammon special; their coach is known for drawing up clever plays involving misdirection and deceit.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
At this time of year, there is plenty of misdirection and smoke from agents to try and get their players the best possible deal.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
McDaniels diversified his protection plan by supplying help to both offensive tackles via chips, double-teams, play-calls with cut blocks and occasional misdirection.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Tied at 16 late in the fourth quarter, the game was still in doubt until an inspired bit of misdirection just before the two-minute warning gave Baltimore its first lead since the first quarter.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
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Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
At this time of year, there is plenty of misdirection and smoke from agents to try and get their players the best possible deal.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
McDaniels diversified his protection plan by supplying help to both offensive tackles via chips, double-teams, play-calls with cut blocks and occasional misdirection.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Tied at 16 late in the fourth quarter, the game was still in doubt until an inspired bit of misdirection just before the two-minute warning gave Baltimore its first lead since the first quarter.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Misdirection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdirection. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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