Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lead someone astray
idiom
/liːd ˈsʌmˌwʌn əˈstreɪ/
Definition
To guide or influence someone into error or misconduct.
Examples
- His friends led him astray with their reckless behavior.
- The misleading advertisements can lead potential customers astray.
- She was afraid that the wrong company would lead her astray in her career path.
Meaning
To cause someone to deviate from the right path or to mislead them, often resulting in poor choices or actions.
Synonyms
- mislead
- deceive
- misguide
