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lead astray vs slang

slang vs lead astray

lead astray is not a noun while slang is a noun.

lead astray and slang both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lead astray No No Yes No
slang Yes No Yes No
As verbs, slang is a hyponym of lead astray; that is, slang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lead astray:
  • lead astray: cause someone to believe an untruth
  • slang: fool or hoax
Other hyponyms of lead astray include impersonate, personate, pose, bamboozle, hoodwink, lead by the nose, play false, pull the wool over someone's eyes, snow, befool, cod, dupe, fool, gull, put on, put one across, put one over, take in, catfish.
lead astray (noun) slang (noun)
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
lead astray (verb) slang (verb)
cause someone to believe an untruth abuse with coarse language
lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions fool or hoax
teach immoral behavior to use slang or vulgar language
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