misadvises

Gives bad guidance

Misadvises means to give bad or incorrect advice.

The prefix mis- signals that the guidance leads someone astray: The broker misadvised clients about the risks involved.

Someone who misadvises may do so through ignorance, carelessness, or intent to deceive.

misleading

misleads

Causes false belief

misinformsGives incorrect information
misdirectsSends the wrong way
misguidesDirects incorrectly

deceives · leads astray · deludes · dupes · hoodwinks · distorts · falsifies · misstates · beguiles · bamboozles

misjudgment

miscalculation

Error in estimation

misinterpretationIncorrect understanding of meaning
misconceptionErroneous belief or understanding
misapprehensionIncorrect belief or understanding

oversight · blunder · error · poor judgment · faulty reasoning · bad call · wrong conclusion · mistaken belief · erroneous assumption · misreading

warning

caution

Careful attention to risk

red flagIndicator of danger
warning signIndicator of potential danger
heads-upInformal advance warning

forewarning · caveat · alert · notice · buyer beware · think twice · reconsider · second opinion · due diligence

consequences

repercussions

Indirect results of actions

falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
backlashStrong negative reaction
ramificationsResulting effects or outcomes

aftermath · damage · harm · setbacks · complications · liabilities · detriment · blowback · ill effects

Opposites

quality of counsel

misadvisesenlightens

Imparts knowledge or insight

mentors · sets straight · advises · guides · counsels

intent and effect

misadviseshelps

Gives assistance to

benefits · aids · assists · supports · guides

Family

misadvise, misadvised, misadvising

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G