Misdirection
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Misdirection is a noun meaning An act of misleading, of convincing someone to concentrate in an incorrect direction.
Meaning
An act of misleading, of convincing someone to concentrate in an incorrect direction.
More Meanings
- Movement or tendency in the wrong direction.
- (UK, law) An error of law within a judgement committed by a judge or judges of a lower court, particularly as found by an appeals court.
Example Sentences
The magician used misdirection to get us to watch his left hand while he did something with his right hand.
Word Forms
- misdirections
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diversion, misappropriation, embezzlement, mismanagement, error, mistake.
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