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"
noun
the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something
Example:
"conjurers are experts at misdirection"
Advertisement