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Definition misdirect in British English

misdirect verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌmɪsdaɪˈrekt/
1

to use something wrongly or for the wrong purpose

Example

He accused them of trying to misdirect national resources.

Synonyms and related words
mess up blunder slip up
1.1

to send someone or something the wrong way or to the wrong place

Example

They had misdirected all his letters.

Synonyms and related words
send ship relocate send post ship
1.2

if a judge misdirects a jury, he gives them the wrong information or instructions

Synonyms and related words
aggrieved aggrieved party alibi
Definition misdirect in British English