Lead on and Warn

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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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Warn is an antonym for lead on in entice topic.

Warn verb - To give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk.

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Lead on is an antonym for warn.

Nearby Words: warning, warned

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