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false guidance

[fɔːls ˈɡaɪdəns]
nounpl: false guidances
orientação falsa
1. misleading or incorrect advice, direction, or instruction provided to someone
The consultant's false guidance led the company to make poor financial decisions.
A orientação falsa do consultor levou a empresa a tomar decisões financeiras ruins.
2. deliberately deceptive information intended to mislead or confuse
False guidance from online sources can be dangerous to those seeking medical advice.
A orientação falsa de fontes online pode ser perigosa para quem busca orientação médica.
Synonyms
misleading advicemisguidanceincorrect directionbad counselmisinformationdeceptive instruction
Antonyms
accurate guidancecorrect adviceproper directionsound counseltruthful instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
orientação falsa
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
orientação enganosa
Alternative phrasing emphasizing deception
Portugal
orientação errada
Common alternative focusing on incorrectness rather than intent

Related Idioms & Phrases

lead someone astray
put someone on the wrong track
give someone a bum steer
mislead the way
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