lead astray meaning and definition

LEAD ASTRAY verb

Definition of lead astray (verb)

1. teach immoral behavior to
   • "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits"
   • synonyms: lead off
2. lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
   • "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver"
   • synonyms: misdirect, misguide, mislead
3. cause someone to believe an untruth
   • "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"
   • synonyms: betray, deceive
   • antonym: undeceive