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MISDIRECT Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word misdirect. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word misdirect. (close relations)
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corrupt
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• lacking in integrity

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• containing errors or alterations

• touched by rot or decay

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• alter from the original

debase
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

• corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

debauch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

demoralise
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

demoralize
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• confuse or put into disorder

deprave
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

misaddress
verbv
verb

• put a wrong address on

misguide
verbv
verb

• lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

• give bad advice to

mislead
verbv
verb

• lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

• give false or misleading information to

pervert
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

profane
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• not concerned with or devoted to religion

adjective satellite

• characterized by profanity or cursing

• not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled

• grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• violate the sacred character of a place or language

subvert
verbv
verb

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• to raze to the ground, also figuratively

vitiate
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make imperfect

• take away the legal force of or render ineffective

lead astray
verbv
verb

• teach immoral behavior to

• lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

• cause someone to believe an untruth

Best Hypernyms For MISDIRECT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for misdirect, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CORRUPT

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