Gave someone false or incomplete information that caused them to believe something that isn't true.
From 'mis-' (wrongly) plus 'led' (past tense of lead). It means to lead someone in the wrong direction, either physically or mentally through deception or incomplete truth.
Being 'misled' is different from being lied to—you can be misled by someone who's not intentionally trying to trick you, which is why misleading advertising is legally distinct from false advertising!
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