· teach immoral behavior to; "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits"
Synonym(s): lead_off
Hypernym(s): corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect
· lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions; "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver"
Synonym(s): mislead, misdirect, misguide
Hypernym(s): lead, take, direct, conduct, guide
· cause someone to believe an untruth; "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"
Hypernym(s): misinform, mislead