misdirect

verb

1. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

   verb.social

   Synonyms corrupt debase debauch demoralise demoralize deprave pervert profane subvert vitiate

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

   verb.motion

   Examples

   The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver.

   Synonyms lead astray misguide mislead

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. put a wrong address on

   verb.communication

   Examples

   Misdirect the letter.

   Synonyms misaddress

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. To give a wrong direction to; as, to <i>misdirect</i> a passenger, or a letter; to <i>misdirect</i> one's energies.

   verb

   Source: webster1913