lead off
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(verb) teach immoral behavior to; "It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach 'em bad habits." |
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Synonyms: lead astray |
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Related Words: corrupt, debase, debauch, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, vitiate |
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(verb) set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraquis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life" |
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Synonyms: begin, commence, start |
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Related Words: inaugurate, introduce, set off, usher in |
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