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Definition of Lead astray
1. Verb. Teach immoral behavior to. "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits"
Exact synonyms: Lead Off
Generic synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Demoralise, Demoralize, Deprave, Misdirect, Pervert, Profane, Subvert, Vitiate
Generic synonyms: Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Demoralise, Demoralize, Deprave, Misdirect, Pervert, Profane, Subvert, Vitiate
2. Verb. Lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions. "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver"
Exact synonyms: Misdirect, Misguide, Mislead
Generic synonyms: Conduct, Direct, Guide, Lead, Take
Derivative terms: Misdirection, Misleader
Generic synonyms: Conduct, Direct, Guide, Lead, Take
Derivative terms: Misdirection, Misleader
3. Verb. Cause someone to believe an untruth. "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"
Exact synonyms: Betray, Deceive
Generic synonyms: Misinform, Mislead
Specialized synonyms: Impersonate, Personate, Pose, Bamboozle, Hoodwink, Lead By The Nose, Play False, Pull The Wool Over Someone's Eyes, Snow, Befool, Cod, Dupe, Fool, Gull, Put On, Put One Across, Put One Over, Slang, Take In
Derivative terms: Betrayer, Deceiver, Deception, Deceptive, Deceptive
Antonyms: Undeceive
Generic synonyms: Misinform, Mislead
Specialized synonyms: Impersonate, Personate, Pose, Bamboozle, Hoodwink, Lead By The Nose, Play False, Pull The Wool Over Someone's Eyes, Snow, Befool, Cod, Dupe, Fool, Gull, Put On, Put One Across, Put One Over, Slang, Take In
Derivative terms: Betrayer, Deceiver, Deception, Deceptive, Deceptive
Antonyms: Undeceive
Definition of Lead astray
1. Verb. (transitive) To cause (someone) to believe an untruth. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To misguide or misdirect. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lead Astray
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