Meaning of lead on in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   lead on

   Definitions

   1. entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken
2. 2. be false to

   Examples

   • « be dishonest with »

   Derived terms

   • deceit
   • deception
   • delusion
   • dissembling
   • dissimulation
   • hallucination
   • head game
   • illusion
   • misrepresentation
   • psychotic belief

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