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  • verb transitive, idiomatic to mislead, to try to make someone believe a lie.
  • verb transitive, idiomatic to encourage with the illusion of a romantic relationship.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb be false to; be dishonest with
  • verb entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken

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