How Do You Spell MISDIRECT?

Pronunciation: [mɪsda͡ɪɹˈɛkt] (IPA)

The word "misdirect" is spelled phonetically as /mɪs.dɪˈrɛkt/. The initial "m" sound is pronounced by placing the lips together and breathing out through the nose. This is followed by the short "i" sound, which is pronounced similarly to the "i" in "tip". The "s" sound is pronounced by placing the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth. The "d" sound is pronounced by placing the tongue behind the teeth and the "r" sound is pronounced by vibrating the tongue against the roof of the mouth. The final "e" sound is pronounced softly and quickly.

MISDIRECT Meaning and Definition

1. Misdirect is a verb that refers to the act of leading someone or something in a wrong direction or towards an incorrect target or objective. It involves providing false or misleading information, guidance, or instructions that result in someone or something being diverted from the intended course of action or belief.

   In terms of interpersonal communication, misdirecting can involve manipulating or deceiving others by deliberately guiding their attention or focus away from the truth or real issue at hand. This can be done through the use of distraction, redirection, or distortion of information or facts. It can be a strategic technique used to deflect blame, avoid accountability, or protect one's self-interests.

   Misdirect can also pertain to physical directions or movements, where intentional or unintentional misleading guidance leads an individual or object to go the wrong way or to the wrong location. This can occur due to faulty directions given or misinterpretation of signs, causing someone to become lost or to arrive at an unintended destination.

   Additionally, in the context of performing arts, misdirecting can refer to an intentional technique used by directors or performers to divert an audience's attention or expectations, usually for dramatic effect or to enhance surprise or suspense.

   In summary, misdirect encompasses the act of leading individuals, objects, or situations astray from their proper or intended path, whether it be through false information, deceptive tactics, incorrect guidance, or the intentional diversion of attention or focus.

2. To give a wrong direction to; to direct to a wrong person or place.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MISDIRECT

• idirect
• missdirect
• indirect
• nisdirect
• kisdirect
• jisdirect
• musdirect
• mjsdirect
• mksdirect
• mosdirect
• m9sdirect
• m8sdirect
• miadirect
• mizdirect
• mixdirect
• middirect
• miedirect
• miwdirect
• missirect
• misddirect
• misdiect
• misdirct
• middinett
• missdirectd

Etymology of MISDIRECT

The word "misdirect" is derived from a combination of two Latin roots: "mis-" and "directus".

The prefix "mis-" means "wrongly" or "badly" in Latin. It is often used to indicate something that is done incorrectly or negatively.

The second component of the word, "directus", is the past participle of the Latin verb "dirigere", meaning "to guide" or "to direct".

The combination of the two roots gives "misdirect" its meaning of guiding or directing something wrongly or incorrectly. It refers to the act of leading or guiding someone or something in the wrong direction or with misleading instructions.

Similar spelling word for MISDIRECT

• misdirection.

Conjugate verb Misdirect

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have misdirected

you would have misdirected

he/she/it would have misdirected

we would have misdirected

they would have misdirected

I would have misdirect

you would have misdirect

he/she/it would have misdirect

we would have misdirect

they would have misdirect

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been misdirecting

you would have been misdirecting

he/she/it would have been misdirecting

we would have been misdirecting

they would have been misdirecting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would misdirect

you would misdirect

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we would misdirect

they would misdirect

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be misdirecting

you would be misdirecting

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we would be misdirecting

they would be misdirecting

FUTURE

I will misdirect

you will misdirect

he/she/it will misdirect

we will misdirect

they will misdirect

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be misdirecting

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have misdirected

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we will have misdirected

they will have misdirected

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been misdirecting

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we will have been misdirecting

they will have been misdirecting

IMPERATIVE

you misdirect

we let´s misdirect

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to misdirect

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was misdirecting

you were misdirecting

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we were misdirecting

they were misdirecting

PAST PARTICIPLE

misdirected

PAST PERFECT

I had misdirected

you had misdirected

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we had misdirected

they had misdirected

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been misdirecting

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we had been misdirecting

they had been misdirecting

PRESENT

I misdirect

you misdirect

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we misdirect

they misdirect

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am misdirecting

you are misdirecting

he/she/it is misdirecting

we are misdirecting

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

misdirecting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have misdirected

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been misdirecting

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they have been misdirecting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it misdirect

SIMPLE PAST

I misdirected

you misdirected

he/she/it misdirected

we misdirected

they misdirected