misdirection

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    the act of misleading someone's attention or judgment; a technique used to distract or deceive.
    de: Verwirrung stiften; Ablenkung.
  2. noun
    a deliberate attempt to lead someone away from the truth or correct path.
    de: Absichtliche Täuschung; Falschführung.

examples

  1. The magician used misdirection to hide the trick.

    Der Magier nutzte Ablenkung.

  2. The spy's misdirection led the police astray.

    Die Täuschung des Spions führte die Polizei fehl.