Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to lead someone astray
Phrase
/tuː liːd ˈsʌmˌwʌn əˈstreɪ/
Definition
To guide someone in the wrong direction or to mislead them.
Examples
- He tried to lead her astray by giving her false information about the project.
- Friends should support each other, not lead each other astray.
- The con artist led many investors astray with his fraudulent schemes.
Meaning
This phrase describes the act of causing someone to follow a wrong path, whether literally or metaphorically.
Synonyms
- Mislead
- Deceive
- Guide wrongly
