Lead On (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Be false to; be dishonest with.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Cozen
• Delude
• Deceive

Hypernyms

• Victimize

Hyponyms

• Wander
• Fool
• Shill
• Pull A Fast One On
• Betray
• Hoax
• Ensnare
• Flim-flam
• Play Tricks
• Play A Trick On
• Set Up
• Cheat On
• Frame
• Cheat
• Trick
• Play A Joke On
• Fox
• Fob
• Cuckold
• Humbug
• Befool

Meaning ²

Entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

• Tempt
• Lure