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deceptive guide
[/dɪˈsɛptɪv ɡaɪd/]
noun
pl: deceptive guides
guia enganoso
1.
A person or source that misleads or provides false information while appearing to be trustworthy or authoritative
The travel agent proved to be a deceptive guide, leading tourists to overpriced attractions.
O agente de viagens provou ser um guia enganoso, levando turistas a atrações superfaturadas.
2.
Any misleading instruction, direction, or information that creates a false impression of reliability
That article is a deceptive guide to understanding the political situation.
Esse artigo é um guia enganoso para compreender a situação política.
NYC Slang
shady guide; sketch guide
Synonyms
misleading guide
false guide
dishonest guide
unreliable source
Antonyms
reliable guide
trustworthy guide
honest guide
accurate guide
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
guia enganoso
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
guia ardiloso
alternative, emphasizing cunning
Portugal
guia enganador
preferred form in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
wolf in sheep's clothing
false prophet
Trojan horse
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