Lead on and Turn away

Opposite meaning terms

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

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

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Turn away is an antonym for lead on in allure topic.

Turn away verb - To drive back.

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Lead on is an antonym for turn away.

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