CEFR B1

mislead

Translation

誤解させる / 惑わせる / 欺く

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage or by providing incorrect information.

Examples

  • The politician was accused of misleading the public about the economic situation.
    その政治家は経済状況について国民を誤解させたとして非難された。
  • Be careful not to mislead your customers with false promises.
    嘘の約束で顧客を誤解させないように注意してください。