Synonyms for lead by the nose

Synonyms for (verb) lead by the nose

Synonyms: pull the wool over someone's eyes, play false, hoodwink, bamboozle, snow, lead by the nose

Definition: conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

Usage: He bamboozled his professors into thinking that he knew the subject well

Similar words: lead astray, deceive, betray

Definition: cause someone to believe an untruth

Usage: The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house


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