lead astray meaning

UK US /lɛd əˈstreɪ/ 3 syllables

lead astray (verb): teach immoral behavior to.

lead astray has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

lead astray as a verb

  1. teach immoral behavior to
    • It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits

    Synonyms: lead off

    Type of: corrupt

  2. lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
    • The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver

    Synonyms: mislead, misdirect, misguide

    Type of: lead

  3. cause someone to believe an untruth
    • The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house

    Synonyms: deceive, betray

    Type of: misinform

    Kinds: pose, bamboozle, gull

How to pronounce lead astray

lead astray is pronounced /lɛd əˈstreɪ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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