debase vs misdirect

debase and misdirect both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
debase	No	No	Yes	No
misdirect	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, debase and misdirect are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of debase include corrupt, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate.

debase (verb)	misdirect (verb)
lower in value by increasing the base-metal content	put a wrong address on
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones	lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality	corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality