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It is possible to lead astray an entire generation, to strike it blind, to drive it insane, to direct it towards a false goal. Napoleon proved this.
Alexander Herzen

Meaning of "lead astray" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LEAD ASTRAY

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEAD ASTRAY

lead a person up the garden path
lead acetate
lead arsenate
lead balloon
lead by the nose
lead chromate
lead colic
lead crystal
lead glass
lead line
lead monoxide
lead off
lead on
lead oxide
lead paint
lead pencil
lead pipe
lead piping
lead poisoning
lead replacement petrol

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEAD ASTRAY

ashtray
astray
baking tray
betray
drip tray
estray
freezer tray
gallery tray
go astray
ice tray
in tray
in-tray
laptray
out tray
out-tray
portray
seed tray
stray
tea tray
tray

Synonyms and antonyms of lead astray in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «lead astray» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEAD ASTRAY

Find out the translation of lead astray to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lead astray from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lead astray» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

导致误入歧途
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

extraviar
570 millions of speakers

English

lead astray
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भटक नेतृत्व
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يضلوا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прельстить
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

desencaminhar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিপথে চালিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

égarer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menyesatkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verführen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

道に迷ってつながる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잘못된 길로 이끌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyasar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dẫn lạc lối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வழிகாட்டுதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भलतीकडे वळवा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yoldan sapmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sviare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prowadzić na manowce
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спокусити
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

induce în eroare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αποπλανούν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mislei
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

leder vilse
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lede på villspor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lead astray

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEAD ASTRAY»

The term «lead astray» is normally little used and occupies the 109.164 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEAD ASTRAY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lead astray

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QUOTES WITH «LEAD ASTRAY»

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Alexander Herzen
It is possible to lead astray an entire generation, to strike it blind, to drive it insane, to direct it towards a false goal. Napoleon proved this.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEAD ASTRAY»

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Concordance of the Qur'an: Extracted from the M.H. Shakir ...
You cannot make to 3l:6 frivolous discourse to lead astray from Allah's path without knowledge, 37:23 Besides Allah, then lead them to the way to hell. 38:26 follow desire, lest it should lead you astray from the path of Allah: 39:37 And whom ...
‎2007
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God of Justice
And in other cases it is declared merely that when God decides to lead one astray nothing can guide him: Whom God doth lead astray thou shalt not find for him a way -S. (Hg. 13) "He whom God leads astray, there is no guide for him.
Daud Rahbar, 1960
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The Art Of Seduction
Focusing your attention on them so that the rest of the world fades away, even taking them on a trip, will lead them far astray (15: Isolate your victim). There is no turning back. Phase Two: Lead Astray—Creating Pleasure and Confusion.
Robert Greene, 2010
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Nag Hammadi Texts and the Bible: A Synopsis and Index
24 For false Christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. a Lo, I have told you beforehand. ^ So, if they say to you, 'Lo, he is in the wilderness,' do not go out; if they say, ...
Craig Alan Evans, Robert Leslie Webb, Richard A. Wiebe, 1993
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Origen: Homilies 1-14 on Ezekiel
(5) "And I came to you and saw you and behold, it was your time and the time of those who lead astray" [Ezek 16:8]. What is the meaning of "your time"? It signifies puberty at which time one becomes old enough to commit fornication.
Origen, Saint Jerome, 2010
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A Descriptive and Comparative Grammar of Andalusi Arabic
(without vocalic alternation and therefore undistinguishable from I) yatldf "he leads astray”, tatldf "you (sg.) lead astray; she leads astray”, natldf “I lead astray”, pl. yatldfu "they lead astray”, tatldfu "you (pl.) lead astray”, natldfu “we lead astray” .
Federico Corriente, University of Zaragoza, 2012
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The Gospel of Judas: Coptic Text, Translation, and ...
rifices, these are the crowd you lead astray. . .”). The disciples did not report seeing animals in their vision, and Jesus now appears to be clarifying that the sacrifices they saw (cf. (Q HQG, 'offerings' in 38.10, 39.19) are specifically animal  ...
Lance Jenott, 2011
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The Religion of Islam
God does not lead astray A great misconception regarding the teachings of the Holy Qur'an is that it ascribes to God the attribute of leading astray. Nothing could be farther from the truth. While al-Hgdi, or the One Who guides, is one of the ...
Maulana Muhammad Ali, Christopher Gallegos, 2011
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I, II & III John: A Commentary
One of the characteristics of the end time was that “many would be lead astray” ( Mark 13:6); this in particular would be the achievement of the “false christs and false prophets,” and even the elect were not invulnerable to the danger ...
Judith Lieu, 2008
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A New Set of Cravings
The Lies That Lead Astray Seek ye first, hunger and thirst, God's truth that leads to life; but lies speak too to lead astray; they fill the soul with strife. Pleasures pull and promise much of all that they can add; they show the glory and the good and  ...
Mike Jones, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEAD ASTRAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lead astray is used in the context of the following news items.
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Team 17 focusing on indie platform at E3 2015
The environment can have different effects on Rae because of the fear, and she can be lead astray in the unfamiliar world she is in. The game ... «Examiner.com, Jul 15»
2
30 Degrees in February - The Complete Series
Suffice to say Pong's feelings for Joy is mutual and soon he is lead astray. Next in line is overweight, unattractive and not overtly bright loner ... «Film News, Jul 15»
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Outlawed Nobleman: Oscar Wilde's Trial by Fiction
Hallward is Adam, lead astray by worshipping Eve too much. Lord Henry, of course, plays the serpent, who shakes the fruit off the tree for Eve ... «The Millions, Jul 15»
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Published on Jul 9, 2015, 8:25 pm AST
... maintain the right and ideal company that can be uplifting and have very innovative and creative thinking or else anyone can be lead astray. «Trinidad & Tobago Express, Jul 15»
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Video: Jorge Ramos goes one-on-one with Ted Cruz
... and they shall show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, ... and will show signs and wonders, in order to lead astray, if possible, the ... «Gilmer Mirror, Jul 15»
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Former vice-president hopeful Sarah Palin is dumped by Fox News
She was lead astray by satanic forces to do drugs and be promiscuous. I think she ultimately got what she was asking for. I think, instead, we ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
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Immorality in Movies and Effects On Youth
The Qur'an also states that, 'and among mankind are those who purchase idle tales so as to lead astray (others) from the Path of Allah. And ... «AllAfrica.com, Jun 15»
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APCC assurance to tea tribe community
Stating that it has come to its notice that some forces are trying to lead astray the people of the tea tribe communities on the issue, the APCC ... «Assam Tribune, Jun 15»
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We Talked to 'The Wolfpack' Brothers About Why 80s Music Rules
... father is concerned you might be lead astray by factors and influences beyond his control. Imagine that one year you didn't make it out at all. «Noisey, Jun 15»
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Connor Cortese's New eBook "Weight Loss Guide 101" a Guide to …
... planning and implementation of a weight loss program and not be lead astray by the latest and greatest "miracle" fad diet or training program. «PR Newswire, Jun 15»

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