Dictionary Check: misdirection

"misdirection" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 20 points

Definition

noun

an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge

noun

incorrect directions or instructions

noun

management that is careless or inefficient

Example: "he accomplished little due to the mismanagement of his energies"
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noun

the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something

Example: "conjurers are experts at misdirection"
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