misdirection
definitions
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noun
the act of misleading someone's attention or judgment; a technique used to distract or deceive.en: the act of misleading someone's attention or judgment; a technique used to distract or deceive.
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noun
a deliberate attempt to lead someone away from the truth or correct path.en: a deliberate attempt to lead someone away from the truth or correct path.
examples
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The magician used misdirection to hide the trick.
The magician used misdirection to hide the trick.
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The spy's misdirection led the police astray.
The spy's misdirection led the police astray.