as in mismanagement
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of misdirection
Writer-director Rian Johnson works his misdirection magic, and Wake Up Dead Man is just as satisfying as Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022).
—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
Many seemingly complex magic tricks rely on a simple mix of old-fashioned sleight-of-hand and misdirection.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 Apr. 2026
House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, called the measure a misdirection of priorities by state lawmakers.
—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Woodbury’s world is full of misdirection, with sincerity masquerading as irony and the real camouflaging itself in the artificial.
—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misdirection
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
Many seemingly complex magic tricks rely on a simple mix of old-fashioned sleight-of-hand and misdirection.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 Apr. 2026
House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, called the measure a misdirection of priorities by state lawmakers.
—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Woodbury’s world is full of misdirection, with sincerity masquerading as irony and the real camouflaging itself in the artificial.
—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misdirection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdirection
Noun
-
By establishing minimum federal standards and regulations for private benefit plans, the law aimed to protect workers’ pensions from fraud and mismanagement.
-
Oftentimes, league bottom feeders are bottom feeders for a reason … ineffective coaching, talent deficiency, front office mismanagement, etc.
Noun
-
Shilts made history as the first out gay reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, and then again with this landmark book about the mishandling of the AIDS crisis in its early days.
-
Special Counsel Robert Hur had obtained these recordings as part of his probe into Biden’s alleged mishandling of classified documents from his time as vice president and senator.
Noun
-
That clashed with the law that established the FTC in 1914, when Congress said commissioners could only be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.
-
This kind of work, exposing malfeasance and structural corruption, has historically led to a multitude of risks for journalists.
Noun
-
Many applied to join a lawsuit seeking financial compensation for legal malpractice.
-
Medical malpractice claims operate under a more complex framework with different discovery rules and deadlines.
Noun
-
In sports, mind-wandering is often seen as negative because inattention at a crucial moment can lead to disaster.
-
Speed, alcohol, inattention, and disregard for the rules meant to keep everyone safe are among the most dangerous and deadly choices anyone can make on the water.
Noun
-
Desirée can so often come off a bundle of cliches of actresses of a certain age, all narcissism, hedonism and irresponsibility.
-
The most probable path remains the baseline he’s been describing since last fall — debt grinding steadily higher, periodically goosed by crises or political irresponsibility, but partially offset by technological progress and labor force growth.
Noun
-
Heather Diehl | Getty Images More broadly, there can also be data-matching issues with Social Security numbers in ACA marketplace enrollment — meaning the lack of SSN may be a data issue, not misconduct, Oberlander said.
-
Allegations of employee misconduct are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.
Noun
-
Sonya will frequently feign forgetfulness or cite her underage drinking as an excuse for not remembering.
-
The Link Between Hot Flashes and Memory Many women going through menopause report brain fog, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating.
Cite this Entry
“Misdirection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdirection. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
