mislead

To lead in the wrong direction.

To give a wrong impression or lead toward a wrong conclusion, especially by intentionally deceiving. synonym: deceive.

To lead or guide wrongly; lead astray; especially, to draw into error: cause to err; delude.

To misconduct; misbehave: used reflexively.

Synonyms Mislead, Delude. Mislead means to lead wrong, whether with or without design. Delude always, at least figuratively, implies intention to deceive, and that means are used for that purpose. We may be misled through ignorance and in good faith, but we are deluded by false representations. A person may delude himself.