Definitions for lead astray

Definitions for (verb) lead astray

Main entry: 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


Main entry: lead astray, misdirect, misguide, mislead

Definition: lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

Usage: The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver


Main entry: 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


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