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MISDIRECT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Misdirect.

Misdirect - as a verb

Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

Example: "Debauch the young people with wine and women"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrupt11debase9debauch15demoralise13demoralize22deprave13pervert12profane12subvert12vitiate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

Example: "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lead astraymisguide12mislead10

Put a wrong address on

Example: "Misdirect the letter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misaddress14

Example Sentences

"He tried to misdirect the audience's attention to the wrong suspect."
"The magician used a hand gesture to misdirect the audience's focus."
"The spy misdirected the enemy by planting false information."
"She attempted to misdirect her supervisor by blaming her mistake on a coworker."
"The politician used clever words to misdirect his opponent's accusations."
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Word Game Points

Is MISDIRECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, misdirect is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISDIRECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is MISDIRECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, misdirect is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISDIRECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is MISDIRECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, misdirect is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISDIRECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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