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lead astray vs corrupt

corrupt vs lead astray

lead astray is not an adjective while corrupt is an adjective.

lead astray and corrupt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lead astray No No Yes No
corrupt No Yes Yes No
As verbs, corrupt is a hypernym of lead astray; that is, corrupt is a word with a broader meaning than lead astray:
  • lead astray: teach immoral behavior to
  • corrupt: corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Other hypernyms of lead astray include debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate.
lead astray (adjective) corrupt (adjective)
lacking in integrity
not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive
containing errors or alterations
touched by rot or decay
lead astray (verb) corrupt (verb)
cause someone to believe an untruth alter from the original
lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
teach immoral behavior to make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Difference between lead astray and corrupt

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