lead on

Synonyms

allure, bait, beguile, betray, decoy, entice, lure, seduce, solicit, tempt;

Near Antonyms

alert, caution, forewarn, ward (off), warn;

drive (away or off), repulse, turn away;

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;