Misguide (verb)

1. Lead someone in the wrong direction or give them false or mistaken advice.
2. Lead someone to an incorrect or mistaken belief or action.

Origin:

Mid 16th century (in the sense "lead astray"): from mis- (expressing error) + guide.

Examples:

1. He was misled by his advisor.
2. The tour guide misguided the group and they ended up lost.
3. The false information misled the public.
4. The misleading advertising campaign resulted in a lawsuit.
5. He was misguided by his own pride and arrogance.