Meaning of the word misdirection in English
What does misdirection mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
misdirection
US /ˌmɪs.dɪˈrek.ʃən/
UK /ˌmɪs.daɪˈrek.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the action of directing someone to the wrong place or in the wrong direction
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The GPS caused a misdirection, and we ended up in the wrong town.
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The sign led to a misdirection, and we got lost.
2.
the action of intentionally misleading someone, especially in magic or trickery
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The magician used clever misdirection to make the card disappear.
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The politician's speech was full of misdirection to avoid the real issues.