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Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
misguide
This term carries a strong connotation of failure in leadership or mentorship. It suggests a deviation from a correct path, whether that path is literal, intellectual, or moral. While mislead is more common for simple deception, misguide often implies a systemic or prolonged influence that steers a person toward a flawed conclusion or an unethical lifestyle.
In professional or academic settings, the word highlights a breach of trust between a guide and a follower. It emphasizes the negative outcome of the guidance provided, focusing on the resulting error or moral lapse rather than just the act of lying.
Meanings
Examples
Do not let a few bad reviews misguide your decision.
I hope my early mistakes do not misguide the new recruits.
The corrupt advisor sought to misguide the young king.
Why would anyone try to misguide a blind man in the city?
He felt a deep regret for having misguided his students for years.
The propaganda was designed to misguide the public about the war.
I must be careful not to misguide her with my own biases.
The map was outdated and served only to misguide the travelers.