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misdirection

noun

mis·​di·​rec·​tion ˌmis-də-ˈrek-shən How to pronounce misdirection (audio)
-(ˌ)dī-
1
: a wrong direction
2
a
: the act or an instance of misdirecting or diverting
b
: the state of being misdirected

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web As the trial of Clinton lawyer Michael Sussmann demonstrated, FBI General Counsel James Baker, a nonagent, accepted misdirection from Mr. Sussmann, causing the bureau to chase the fabricated Alfa Bank connection. Thomas J. Baker, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Although Emily doesn’t mind her brother’s misdirection, Weightman does. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Not only have the Red Hawks made the playoffs in seven of the past eight seasons, but their offense is predicated entirely on misdirection. Detroit Free Press, 28 Aug. 2022 The Coyotes fought through their misdirection offense, after Bass popped off the first play. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 27 Aug. 2022 Look, by this point everyone knows what this is, no matter how much misdirection the Bears try to run. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2022 What kind of misdirection will Shanahan throw at the fans? Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Aug. 2022 The art of misdirection is how magicians pull off tricks. Layshia Clarendon, USA TODAY, 27 June 2022 While every bit as intense as its title, its violence is staged with misdirection absent from the sequels and remakes. New York Times, 18 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of misdirection was in 1675

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