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verb
To mislead, to try to make someone believe a lie.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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verb
To mislead, to try to make someone believe a lie.
To encourage with the illusion of a romantic relationship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead, on.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: entice, lure, tempt
verb
be false to; be dishonest with
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: deceive, delude, cozen
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: victimize, victimise
Narrower terms: betray, sell, cheat, chisel, shill, flim-flam, play a joke on, play tricks, trick, fob, fox, pull a fast one on, play a trick on, fool, gull, befool, cheat on, cuckold, wander, hoax, pull someone's leg, ensnare, entrap, frame, set up, humbug
History
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Across languages
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