Astray
Astray adverb - Off the desired or intended path or course.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Will-o'-the-Wisp: They call the 'false lights' that lead you astray in the swamp Wykes (also known as Will-o-Wykes in some parts of Britain).
Source: Literature / Chime -
It's only when they are given false evidence that the pair are led astray, but even then it backs up their theory that one of the Muppets was responsible.
Source: Film / Muppets Most Wanted -
Booker DeWitt is a lesser version of this, after being revealed to be the "False Shepard", prophesied by Comstock to lead Elizabeth astray and bring destruction to Columbia.
Source: Apocalypse Maiden
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