misdirection

language: en

definitions

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. The magician used misdirection to hide the trick.

    The magician used misdirection to hide the trick.

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

    The spy's misdirection led the police astray.