misdirect

Verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
• lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
  • "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver"
• put a wrong address on
  • "misdirect the letter"
• To direct something wrongly
• To direct attention away from covert actions or intended targets.
• To put the incorrect address on a mail item

Synonyms

corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, lead astray, misaddress, misguide, mislead, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate