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Mislead

/mɪˈslid/
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(verb) To lead astray, in a false direction.

I won’t mislead you, I won’t betray you, I won't shirk!
The speaker believes that cosmetic industries mislead women with impossible claims.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The dishonest salesman tried to ____ the customers by exaggerating the various benefits of the expensive new product he was selling.

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