What does misguide mean?
Misguide means (transitive) To guide poorly or incorrectly; to lead astray or into error..
Misguide
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To guide poorly or incorrectly; to lead astray or into error..
Example Sentences
On the whole it were better to misguide a child in knowledge, which it can remedy later, than to mistone it in feeling, for which there is no remedy. A jarring note implanted in its nature might spoil the music of its life […]
Synonyms for misguide
Antonyms for misguide
Related Words
Word Forms
- misguides
- misguiding
- misguided
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for misguide?
Common synonyms include mislead, lead astray, misadvise, misadvize.
What is the opposite of misguide?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use misguide in a sentence?
On the whole it were better to misguide a child in knowledge, which it can remedy later, than to mistone it in feeling, for which there is no remedy. A jarring note implanted in its nature might spoil the music of its life […]
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