Misdirection

The scientist's misdirection of the experiment resulted in inconclusive data.

The politician used misdirection to avoid answering difficult questions.

The parent's misdirection of their child's attention caused the child to miss important instructions.

The artist's misdirection of the painting's perspective created an optical illusion.

The misdirection in the advertisement led to disappointment among customers.

The criminal employed misdirection to distract the guards while he made his escape.

The hiker felt misdirection when he realized he had wandered off the trail.