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guide vs misguide

misguide vs guide

guide is a noun but misguide is not a noun.

guide and misguide both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guide Yes No Yes No
misguide No No Yes No
As verbs, misguide is a hyponym of guide; that is, misguide is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than guide:
  • guide: take somebody somewhere
  • misguide: lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
Other hyponyms of guide include beacon, hand, lead astray, misdirect, mislead, show, usher.
guide (noun) misguide (noun)
a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something
a model or standard for making comparisons
something that offers basic information or instruction
someone employed to conduct others
someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
someone who shows the way by leading or advising
guide (verb) misguide (verb)
pass over, across, or through give bad advice to
take somebody somewhere lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
use as a guide
be a guiding or motivating force or drive
Difference between guide and misguide

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