Misdirect
[mis-di-rekt] /ˌmɪs dɪˈrɛkt/
verb (used with object)
1.
to or address wrongly or incorrectly:
to misdirect a person; to misdirect a letter.
/ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛkt/
verb (transitive)
1.
to give (a person) wrong directions or instructions
2.
to address (a letter, parcel, etc) wrongly
v.
c.1600, “give wrong directions to;” see mis- (1) + direct (v.). Related: Misdirected; misdirecting.
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