hoax vs lead on
lead on vs hoaxhoax is a noun but lead on is not a noun.
hoax and lead on both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hoax | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| lead on | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
lead on is a hypernym of
hoax; that is, lead on is a
word with a broader meaning than hoax:
- hoax: subject to a playful hoax or joke
- lead on: be false to; be dishonest with
| hoax (noun) | lead on (noun) |
|---|---|
| something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage |
| hoax (verb) | lead on (verb) |
|---|---|
| subject to a playful hoax or joke | entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken |
| be false to; be dishonest with |
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