Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Lead Astray.
Lead Astray - as a verb
Teach immoral behavior to
Example: "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lead offLead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
Example: "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misdirect14misguide12mislead10Cause someone to believe an untruth
Example: "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
betray11deceive13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misinform16mislead10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The false information on the internet can easily lead astray those who are not cautious."
"His persuasive speech managed to lead astray many vulnerable individuals."
"The cunning fox intentionally tried to lead astray the hunters."
"The misleading advertisements lead astray the consumers into buying unnecessary products."
"The charismatic cult leader used his charm to lead astray his followers."
