misleading

noun

A deception that misleads.

adjective

Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true.

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Synonyms for misleading

deceptiveadj deceivingv misguidingv deceitfuladj falseadj delusiveadj fallaciousadj inaccurateadj erroneousadj misinformationn

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