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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.

Examples

  • The luxurious lifestyle led her on with promises of easy wealth and a carefree existence.
  • His sales pitch led many unsuspecting customers on, making them believe the investment was risk-free.
  • Her charming smile led him on, making him think she was genuinely interested in a relationship.
  • The false advertisements led consumers on, creating unrealistic expectations about the product's benefits.
  • The smooth-talking stranger led the naive traveler on, tricking him into handing over his wallet.

Hypernyms

  • Tempt
  • Lure
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