misdirect vs guide

guide vs misdirect

misdirect is not a noun while guide is a noun.

misdirect and guide both are verbs.

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

As verbs, guide is a hypernym of misdirect; that is, guide is a word with a broader meaning than misdirect:

misdirect: lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
guide: take somebody somewhere

Other hypernyms of misdirect include conduct, direct, lead, take.

misdirect (noun)	guide (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

misdirect (verb)	guide (verb)
put a wrong address on	pass over, across, or through
lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions	take somebody somewhere
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
	use as a guide
	be a guiding or motivating force or drive

Difference between misdirect and guide

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