misdirection

Meaning

noun

1. an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge
2. incorrect directions or instructions
3. management that is careless or inefficient
   “he accomplished little due to the mismanagement of his energies”
4. the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something
   “conjurers are experts at misdirection”

Synonyms for misdirection

• mismanagement
• distraction