Synonyms of leads on

leads on

verb

present tense third-person singular of lead on

as in tempts

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage

a con man whose dupes are usually led on by their own greed and eagerness to turn an easy buck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tempts
• lures
• seduces
• persuades
• entices
• betrays
• baits
• allures
• decoys
• draws in
• beguiles
• solicits
• traps
• ropes (in)
• fascinates
• enchants
• snows
• inveigles
• immeshes
• meshes
• ensnares
• enmeshes
• snares
• wiles
• captivates
• entraps
• catches
• charms
• tangles
• magnetizes
• bewitches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warns
• cautions
• alerts
• turns away
• drives (away or off)
• wards (off)
• forewarns
• repulses