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lead astray vs profane

profane vs lead astray

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

lead astray and profane both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lead astray No No Yes No
profane No Yes Yes No
As verbs, profane is a hypernym of lead astray; that is, profane is a word with a broader meaning than lead astray:
  • lead astray: teach immoral behavior to
  • profane: corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Other hypernyms of lead astray include corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, subvert, vitiate.
lead astray (adjective) profane (adjective)
not concerned with or devoted to religion
characterized by profanity or cursing
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled
lead astray (verb) profane (verb)
cause someone to believe an untruth violate the sacred character of a place or language
lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
teach immoral behavior to
Difference between lead astray and profane

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