Meaning of the word "lead somebody astray" in English

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lead somebody astray

US /liːd ˌsʌmbədi əˈstreɪ/

UK /liːd ˌsʌmbədi əˈstreɪ/

to cause someone to do something wrong or to go in the wrong direction

Example:

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Bad company can lead somebody astray.

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The false map led them astray into the desert.

Synonym:

mislead misguide deceive lure tempt

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