misdirection

ˌmɪsdɪˈrɛkʃən
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Translation of misdirection from English into German

Noun

1.

deception

act of misleading someone intentionally
  • The magician's misdirection fooled the entire audience.Die Irreführung des Zauberers täuschte das gesamte Publikum.
2.

trick

act of making someone focus on the wrong thing
  • The magician used misdirection to hide the coin.Der Zauberer benutzte Ablenkung, um die Münze zu verstecken.
3.

legal error

TECH.
error of law in a court judgment
TECH.
Rechtsfehler mRechtsirrtum
  • The appeals court found a misdirection in the original ruling.Das Berufungsgericht stellte im ursprünglichen Urteil einen Rechtsfehler fest.
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Synonyms and analogies of misdirection in English

Examples of misdirection in a sentence

  • The film's plot relied heavily on misdirection to surprise viewers.
  • His misdirection led the guards away from the vault.
  • The comedian's misdirection made the audience laugh unexpectedly.
  • The judge's misdirection led the jury to apply the wrong test.
  • Counsel argued that the misdirection required a new trial.

Translations of "misdirection" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Irreführungn.

Through misdirection, the thief escaped unnoticed, leaving everyone confused.

Durch Irreführung entkam der Dieb unbemerkt und ließ alle verwirrt zurück.

dieAblenkungnf.

The magician's show relied entirely on tricks of the mind and clever misdirection.

Die Vorstellung des Magiers beruhte ganz auf Streichen des Geistes und geschickter Ablenkung.

dieFehlleitungnf.

The translators, either by ignorance or intentional misdirection, altered the whole sentence.

Die Übersetzer haben, entweder durch Unkenntnis oder vorsätzliche Fehlleitung, den ganzen Satz verändert.

dieTäuschungnf.

As dangerous in the gambling hall as he is in battle, he is a master of trickery and misdirection.

Im Kampf und im Spiel ist er ein gefährlicher Gegner, und zudem ein Meister der Täuschung.

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Other translations for misdirection:

  • Fehlleistungnf.
  • Fehlleitennn.

misdirection: Examples and translations in context

The novel's misdirection kept me guessing until the very last chapter.

Die Irreführung im Roman ließ mich bis zum allerletzten Kapitel raten.

His comment was a misdirection, steering the conversation away from his mistakes.

Sein Kommentar war eine Irreführung, die das Gespräch von seinen Fehlern ablenkte.

We suffered from misdirection when the trail diverged unexpectedly in the mountain pass.

Wir litten unter Irreführung, als der Pfad im Gebirgspass unerwartet abzweigte.

In chess, misdirection can lead your opponent to make regrettable moves.

Im Schach kann Irreführung dazu führen, dass der Gegner bedauerliche Züge macht.

The travel blog was marred by misdirection, leading readers to lost treasures.

Der Reise-Blog war von Irreführung geprägt, was die Leser zu verlorenen Schätzen führte.

Here's a little misdirection to keep him thinking that way.

Hier ist eine kleine Irreführung, damit er weiter so denkt.

In negotiation, misdirection can be a tactic to divert attention from real issues.

In Verhandlungen kann Irreführung eine Taktik sein, um von den echten Problemen abzulenken.

He identified the misdirection in the promotional material as a chance to clarify details.

Er erkannte die Irreführung im Werbematerial als Gelegenheit, Details zu klären.

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