ensnare vs lead on
lead on vs ensnareensnare and lead on both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ensnare | No | No | Yes | No |
| lead on | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
lead on is a hypernym of
ensnare; that is, lead on is a
word with a broader meaning than ensnare:
- ensnare: take or catch as if in a snare or trap
- lead on: be false to; be dishonest with
| ensnare (verb) | lead on (verb) |
|---|---|
| catch in or as if in a trap | entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken |
| take or catch as if in a snare or trap | be false to; be dishonest with |
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