 lead_astray |
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| 1. | [ verb ] lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions | |
| Synonyms: | mislead misdirect misguide | |
| Examples: | "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver" |
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| Related terms: | lead misdirection | |
| 2. | [ verb ] teach immoral behavior to | |
| Synonyms: | lead_off | |
| Examples: | "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach 'em bad habits." |
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| Related terms: | corrupt | |
| 3. | [ verb ] cause someone to believe an untruth | |
| Synonyms: | deceive betray | |
| Examples: | "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house" |
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| Related terms: | undeceive misinform gull pose bamboozle double-crosser | |
| Similar spelling: |
lead_story lead_acetate |
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