Play GamesMy progressVocabulary testSettings
en English es español fr française it italiano de deutsche ja 日本語 pl polski cs česky sv svenska tr Türkçe nl Nederlands

Please, sign up or log in to not lose your learning progress!

"Mislead" vs. "misguide": navigating the wrong direction

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 04/10/2024, 15:18
English.me team member
Mislead and misguide. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "mislead" and "misguide" mean to cause someone to have a mistaken understanding or perception.

What is different?

Mislead often implies intentional deceit, while misguide suggests providing incorrect guidance, possibly without intent to deceive.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for mislead) and misguide

Examples of usage

Mislead
  • The advertisement was designed to mislead consumers about the product's effectiveness.
  • He misled them into believing he was a qualified doctor.
Misguide
  • The inexperienced teacher might misguide students on complex topics.
  • Well-meaning advice can sometimes misguide someone on their career path.