mislead

Mislead is a related term of pretend.

As verbs the difference between mislead and pretend

is that mislead is (literally) to lead astray, in a false direction while pretend is .

Mislead is a related term of fake.

As verbs the difference between mislead and fake

is that mislead is (literally) to lead astray, in a false direction while fake is to cheat; to swindle; to steal; to rob or fake can be (nautical) to coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form, to prevent twisting when running out.

As an adjective fake is

not real; false, fraudulent.

As a noun fake is

something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently or fake can be (nautical) one of the circles or windings of a cable or hawser, as it lies in a coil; a single turn or coil.

Cozen is a related term of mislead.

As verbs the difference between cozen and mislead

is that cozen is (archaic) to cheat; to defraud; to beguile; to deceive, usually by small arts, or in a pitiful way while mislead is (literally) to lead astray, in a false direction.

As a verb mislead is

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

Mislead is a related term of con.

As a verb mislead

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

As a noun con is

cone.

Bamboozle is a synonym of mislead.

As verbs the difference between bamboozle and mislead

is that bamboozle is (informal) to con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone while mislead is (literally) to lead astray, in a false direction.

As verbs the difference between distort and mislead

is that distort is to bring something out of shape while mislead is to lead astray, in a false direction.

As an adjective distort

is distorted; misshapen.

Mislead is a related term of lure.

As verbs the difference between mislead and lure

is that mislead is (literally) to lead astray, in a false direction while lure is to attract by temptation etc; to entice.

As a noun lure is

something that tempts or attracts, especially one with a promise of reward or pleasure.

Mislead is a related term of sham.

As a verb mislead

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

As a proper noun sham is

syria.

As verbs the difference between fool and mislead

is that fool is to trick; to make a fool of someone while mislead is to lead astray, in a false direction.

As a noun fool

is a person with poor judgment or little intelligence.