Synonyms: lead astray, lead off
Definition: teach immoral behavior to
Usage: It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits
Similar words: debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, corrupt, subvert, profane, misdirect, pervert, vitiate
Definition: corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Usage: debauch the young people with wine and women; Socrates was accused of corrupting young men; Do school counselors subvert young children?; corrupt the morals