misdirect
/ˌmɪsdəˈrɛkt/
verb
- To give someone wrong directions or instructions.
- The email misdirected the package to an old address.
- Don't misdirect the new employee; show them the correct office.
- The sign misdirected tourists to the wrong museum entrance.
- To use something (like energy, attention, or resources) in a wrong or unhelpful way.
- The company misdirected its funds into failing projects.
- He misdirected his anger at his little brother instead of the real cause.
- We misdirected our efforts on minor details and missed the deadline.
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