mis·guide \(ˈ)mis|gīd, -i|skīd\transitive verb Etymology:mis- (I) + guide 1.Scotland: to treat badly : spoil, injure, abuse 2.: to lead astray : misdirect, mislead < see wherein we have been misguided in the past and so shape our future course for the better — New York Times > • mis·guid·er\-də(r)\noun