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slang vs lead astray

lead astray vs slang

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

slang and lead astray both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slang Yes No Yes No
lead astray No No Yes No
As verbs, lead astray is a hypernym of slang; that is, lead astray is a word with a broader meaning than slang:
  • slang: fool or hoax
  • lead astray: cause someone to believe an untruth
Other hypernyms of slang include betray, deceive.
slang (noun) lead astray (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
slang (verb) lead astray (verb)
abuse with coarse language cause someone to believe an untruth
fool or hoax lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
use slang or vulgar language teach immoral behavior to
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