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Lead Astray (Verb)

Teach immoral behavior to; "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The bad company at the party led the young girl astray with their dubious morals.
His corrupt friends led him astray and encouraged him to participate in the immoral activities.
The delinquent peers led the new student astray and started him on a path of trouble at school.
Their parents were worried that the neighborhood kids would lead their child astray and teach them bad habits.
The allure of fame and wealth had led the innocent artist astray, causing them to make questionable moral choices.

Lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions; "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Cause someone to believe an untruth; "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house".