misdirection
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/ˌmɪsdəˈrekʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌmɪsdəˈrekʃn/
noun
R
When someone intentionally gives false information to hide the truth.
The company used misdirection to keep the public from knowing about their illegal activities.
R
When a judge tells a jury something that is not accurate about the law.
The lawyer claimed that the judge's misdirection influenced the jury's decision.
R
When someone gives false clues in a story, movie, or magic trick to surprise the audience.
The magician used misdirection to make the audience believe the rabbit was in the hat.
translation
When someone intentionally gives false information to hide the truth.; When a judge tells a jury something that is not accurate about the law.; When someone gives false clues in a story, movie, or magic trick to surprise the audience.
Word Forms
Plural
misdirections