misleading
Verb
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- The present participle of mislead.
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- If someone or something is misleading, it is leading you to a lie. It is false and deceptive.
- Many advertisements for weight loss products are misleading because they promise results without diet or exercise.
- The wolf's disguise and inviting voice were misleading tricks to trap Little Red Riding Hood.