misdirecting
mis-di-rect-ing
verb
Guiding or sending someone or something in an incorrect or wrong direction.
"The faulty sign was misdirecting drivers."
adjective
Causing someone or something to go or focus incorrectly; misleading.
"Be wary of misdirecting information."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: misaddress, misdirect, debase, pervert, demoralise, subvert, profane, demoralize, corrupt, debauch, vitiate, deprave