misleading advertisement

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

an advertisement that gives the wrong idea or impression

advertisementADJECTIVE + advertisement

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misleading

Examples (10)

  • The company was fined for running a misleading advertisement about its weight-loss product.
  • Consumer protection agencies have strict rules against misleading advertisements.
  • He filed a complaint after being tricked by a misleading advertisement online.
  • The celebrity apologized for appearing in what was later revealed to be a misleading advertisement.
  • What are the legal consequences for a company that publishes a misleading advertisement?
  • The report exposed several well-known brands for using misleading advertisements to boost sales.
  • A misleading advertisement can severely damage a brand's reputation and consumer trust.
  • The course on marketing ethics taught us how to identify and avoid creating a misleading advertisement.
  • Viewers were urged to report any potentially misleading advertisement to the broadcasting authority.
  • That special offer was a classic example of a misleading advertisement; the hidden fees were outrageous.