A wrong or bad lead; a leading in the wrong direction.
That which is deceptive or untruthful (e.g. a falsehood, deception, untruth, or ruse).
To lead astray, in a false direction.
To deceptively trick into something wrong.
To deceive by telling lies or otherwise giving a false impression.
To accidentally or intentionally confuse.
A change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot of a film, novel, or other narrative work.