förleda — meaning in English

English meaning

• bamboozle verb To trick or deceive someone, often to make them look foolish.
• mislead verb To cause someone to believe something untrue, whether on purpose or by accident.
• seduce verb To persuade someone to do something unwise or improper, often by charm or temptation.

Senses

förleda is used for these senses in English:

• bamboozle (transitive, informal) To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.
• seduce (transitive) To beguile or lure (someone) away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray. [1520s]
• seduce (transitive) To entice or induce (someone) to engage in a sexual relationship. [1550s]

bamboozle — full definition

1. verb To trick or deceive someone, often to make them look foolish.
2. verb To confuse or puzzle someone completely.

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