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"

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."

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"

Related terms

undeceive misinform gull pose bamboozle double-crosser

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lead_story lead_acetate

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