What is the meaning of lead astray?

verb

  • Teach immoral behavior to.
    • usage: "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits"
  • Lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions.
    • usage: "The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver"
  • Cause someone to believe an untruth.
    • usage: "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"
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