lead on lea·don uncommon verb 1. entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken Synonymslead on 2. be false to; be dishonest with Synonymsdeceivelead ondeludecozen Related words Word family delusiondeception Broader terms enticevictimize Narrower terms betraycheatshilltrickfoolcheat onhoaxensnare WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.