Misleading
Misleading adjective - Tending or having power to deceive.
Usage example: the misleading text of the advertisement would like you to believe that you're getting something for nothing
Phony and misleading are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phony" instead an adjective "Misleading".
Nearby Word: mislead
Phony
Phony adjective - Being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud.
Usage example: a phony watch with a designer logo
Misleading and phony are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Misleading" instead an adjective "Phony".
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