Lead
Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.
Tempt
Tempt verb - To lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage.
Common collocations
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.
Source: Enforced Technology Levels -
The Antagonist will try to lead her from one to the other by attempting to confuse, frighten, or tempt her, respectively.
Source: Tabletop Game / Heroine
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