Misdirection

Synonyms for "misdirection" (46 found)

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Closest matches (10)

mismanagement bad policy bum steer college of laputa corruption distraction false coloring impolicy inexpedience

Noun(1 words)

Strong matches (13)

inexpediency maladministration malfeasance malpractice misadministration misconduct misconstruction misfeasance misgovernment misguidance mishandling misinformation

Noun(1 words)

Related words (23)

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7 entries

alteration charge commission direction instruction management revision

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2 entries

distraction mismanagement

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derived

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derived from

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has context

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is a

2 entries

commission direction

related to

1 entries

Sample sentences

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The magician used misdirection to get us to watch his left hand while he did something with his right hand.

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