This is the 3439th most frequent Dutch word.
misleiden
To deceive or mislead.
Here, 'misleidde' (misled) is used to describe an intentional act by the advertisement to deceive consumers.
De reclame misleidde de consument door onwaarheden te verspreiden.
The advertisement misled the consumer by spreading untruths.
In this sentence, 'misleiden' (to deceive) is used to imply an ethical concern about leading someone into misunderstanding.
Het is niet goed om iemand te misleiden, zelfs als je intenties oprecht zijn.
It is not good to deceive someone, even if your intentions are sincere.
In this example, 'misleidde' is detailing how something can unintentionally confuse or deceive due to its complexity.