misguiding
|mis-guid-ing|
B2
/mɪsˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
(misguide)
wrong guidance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misguide' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'guide' from Old French 'guider', meaning 'to lead'.
Historical Evolution
'misguide' changed from the Middle English word 'misgiden' and eventually became the modern English word 'misguide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'misguide'.
The misleading signs were misguiding the tourists.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45