lead on

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Verb lead on has 2 senses

lead on - entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken
--₁ is one way to entice, lure, tempt
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
deceive, lead on, delude, cozen - be false to; be dishonest with
--₂ is one way to victimize, victimise
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

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