Misdirection Definition

mĭsdĭ-rĕkshən, -dī-
noun
Inaccurate aim.
American Heritage
Incorrect instructions or directions.
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An error made by a judge in charging a jury.
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Other Word Forms of Misdirection

Noun

Singular:
misdirection
Plural:
misdirections

Misdirection Sentence Examples

  • Do nothing for the time being but perhaps consider instituting a little misdirection in the future.

  • Travelers should note that the porters are not cruise line employees and the cruise line is not responsible for any mishandling or misdirection of luggage.

  • The rest based their claims on ambiguous labeling, misdirection, and even lies.

  • More of a mystery than an adventure, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets has been skillfully written to be full of clues and provides the reader with a little misdirection.

  • Quite rightly this was said to be a misdirection, as otherwise there would be no scope for pleas of mistaken duress at all.

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Words Starting With

MMIMIS

Words Ending With

NONION

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