misdirection

language: pt

definitions

  1. noun
    the act of misleading someone's attention or judgment; a technique used to distract or deceive.
    pt: desorientação; distração.
  2. noun
    a deliberate attempt to lead someone away from the truth or correct path.
    pt: tentativa de enganar; desvio.

examples

  1. The magician used misdirection to hide the trick.

    O mágico usou distração.

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

    A distração do espião levou a polícia.