misguide

verb

mis·​guide ˌmis-ˈgīd 

misguided; misguiding; misguides

transitive verb

: to lead astray : misdirect

a ploy to misguide consumers into thinking the food is healthy

misguider noun

Synonyms of misguide

• deceive
• fool
• trick
• mislead

Examples of misguide in a Sentence

we were misguided by the flashy advertisements for what turned out to be pretty lousy pizza

Recent Examples on the Web

Gun control groups called the Justice Department's opinion misguided and dangerous. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Gun control groups called the Justice Department’s opinion misguided and dangerous. — Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

America’s desire for justice was understandable, albeit misguided. — Ayman M. Mohyeldin, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

This bottom line cannot be changed by misguiding community benefit agreements or voluntary pledges. — Jorge Aguilar, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for misguide

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

misguide

verb

mis·​guide (ˈ)mis-ˈgīd 

: to lead astray : mislead

misguidance

-ˈgīd-ᵊn(t)s

noun