misdirection Synonyms

distraction mismanagement false trails wrongdoing sophistry perversion negligence misteaching misrule misrepresentation misleading misintelligence disinformation absent-mindedness eyewash and window dressing attempted cover-up false coloring bad government bad management abuse of power distractions mishandling diversionary bum steer misinstruction misinformation misinform diversion distracting disorient dishonesty decoy deception corruption bungling blundering beguilement entertainment impolicy misguidance misgovernment misfeasance misdirect misconstruction misconduct misapplication malpractice malfeasance maladministration amusement