lead on

lead on

verb

Definition of LEAD ON

transitive verb

: to entice or induce to adopt or continue in a course or belief especially when unwise or mistaken

Examples of LEAD ON

1. <a con man whose dupes are usually led on by their own greed and eagerness to turn an easy buck>

First Known Use of LEAD ON

1598

Related to LEAD ON

Synonyms: allure, bait, beguile, betray, decoy, entice, lure, seduce, solicit, tempt

Related Words: draw in, inveigle, persuade, rope (in), snow; catch, enmesh (also immesh), ensnare, entrap, mesh, snare, tangle, trap; bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate, magnetize, wile

Near Antonyms: alert, caution, forewarn, ward (off), warn; drive (away or off), repulse, turn away

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