Misled

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of mislead: caused someone to form a false impression or directed them incorrectly.

“The inaccurate map misled the hikers and they ended up on the wrong ridge.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˌmɪsˈlɛd/

Syllables

mis·led

Related Words

Synonyms

deceiveddeludedmisinformedtrickedfooled

Antonyms

guided directedenlightened

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Anagrams of Misled

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slimed smiled

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Words you can make from Misled

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