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Right-wing euphemism for "lie." A favorite word of the White House and the conservative media.
Did George W. Bush mislead the American people into war in Iraq?

NO! He flat out fucking LIED!
mislead by d4rk December 2, 2005
When George W. Bush states something as fact he may be misleading (lying to) people
mislead by George September 24, 2003
Leading someone or a group to believe something that is false, such as misinformation.
Girl- People think I'm strong. They think I'm tough.
Observer- They think you're strong because you mislead them to think you were strong Percy.
Mislead by Solid Mantis January 27, 2021
today we are lead to belive that the news is truthful that the government and officials can be trusted every thing points to greed
people are mislead to belive plubic safty is the reason not the money
mislead by justice is a dream May 20, 2020
Leading people to believe something that is false, such as misinformation.
Girl- People think they can trust me, they think I'm reliable.
Observer- They think that because you mislead them to think you're reliable and that you can be trusted Percy.
Mislead by Solid Mantis January 27, 2021

Mislead Call 

To acknowledgingly call somebody on the phone and say it was an accident or call somebody and not respond when they answer; expecting them to call you back so you can say "Oh, sorry my phone must have called you itself", in fear of them forgetting about you or for their attention.
I pulled the perfect mislead call on my ex last night. She called me back and now we're getting back together.
Mislead Call by kenannn May 31, 2009
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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