misdirection
noun
mis·di·rec·tion
ˌmis-də-ˈrek-shən 
-(ˌ)dī-
1
: a wrong direction
2
a
: the act or an instance of misdirecting or diverting
b
: the state of being misdirected
Examples of misdirection in a Sentence
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Anyway, here are some of the adverse actions that can occur:
(1) Unintentional misdirection.
—
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But this airline customer service misdirection is common knowledge in the travel industry and among people who know Google.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
But this airline customer service misdirection is common knowledge in the travel industry and among people who know Google.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for misdirection
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“Misdirection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdirection. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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