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misdirection
noun
The act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something
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noun
The act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something
“Conjurers are experts at misdirection”
noun
Management that is careless or inefficient
“He accomplished little due to the mismanagement of his energies”
noun
Incorrect directions or instructions
noun
An incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge
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Conjurers are experts at misdirection
He accomplished little due to the mismanagement of his energies
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