Lead and Tempt

Lead

Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.

Tempt and lead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempt" instead a verb "Lead".

Nearby Words: leading, leader, leaden, leadership, leaded

Tempt

Tempt verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.

Lead and tempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lead" instead a verb "Tempt".

Nearby Words: tempting, temptation, tempter

Common collocations

humanity lead humanity tempt humanity
hero lead hero tempt hero
people lead people tempt people
men lead men tempt men
Other words: children, someone, anyone, everyone, humans, times, viewers, souls, readers, members.

Both words in one sentence

  • The Amish purposefully police themselves, in terms of technology, as they believe in a simpler kind of lifestyle and think that modern technology will tempt and lead people away from religion/God.
  • Tabletop Game / Heroine The Antagonist will try to lead her from one to the other by attempting to confuse, frighten, or tempt her, respectively.
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