misdirection

mis·di·rec·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mis-di-rek-shuh n]
- /ˌmɪs dɪˈrɛk ʃən/
- /ˌmɪs.daɪˈrekt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mis-di-rek-shuh n]
- /ˌmɪs dɪˈrɛk ʃən/

Definitions of misdirection word

noun misdirection a wrong or incorrect direction, guidance, or instruction. 1
noun misdirection Law. an erroneous charge to the jury by a judge. 1
noun misdirection An act of misleading, of convincing someone to concentrate in an incorrect direction. 1
noun misdirection magic: distraction technique 1
noun misdirection combat: feint 1
noun misdirection wrong address on parcel 1

See all 8 definitions of misdirection

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Origin of misdirection

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70; mis-1 + direction

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Parts of speech for Misdirection

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Misdirection

misdirection popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Antonyms for misdirection

noun misdirection

lowdown — the real and unadorned facts; the true, secret, or inside information (usually preceded by the): We gave them the lowdown on the new housing project.
direction — the act or an instance of directing.
specs — Usually, specs. specification (def 2).
spec — Usually, specs. specification (def 2).

All 4 Antonyms of misdirection

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