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Runaround vs Mislead - What's the difference?

runaround | mislead |

As a noun runaround

is an evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.

As a verb mislead is

(literally) to lead astray, in a false direction.

runaround

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses
  • (printing) A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration

    • Derived terms

    * get the runaround * give somebody the runaround

    mislead

    English

    Verb

    (transitive)
  • (literally) To lead astray, in a false direction.
  • To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.
  • To deceptively trick into something wrong.
    • ''The preacher elaborated Satan's ways to mislead us into sin
  • To accidentally or intentionally confuse.

    • Synonyms

    * (lead in a false direction) misguide, misinform * (deceive by giving a false impression) deceive, delude, beguile, cheat * (trick into something wrong) seduce

    Derived terms

    * misleading (pos a)

    References

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    Anagrams

    * English irregular verbs