Lead (one) astray informal verb phrase
To guide someone in the incorrect direction; to make someone lost or in the wrong spot.
In our trip, a misleading sign led us astray.
Mark was led astray by the guide, so he went mad.
To misdirect one into error.
The early results led us astray, which made us think we would win the election easily.
To have a negative effect on someone; to influence someone to make a bad decision.
His parents didn't want him to associate with those lazy boys who clearly led him astray.
Her parents were worried that her bad companions would lead her astray.
Use one's influence and power to support someone
To be under the control of someone or something
Used to describe something that has great influence or importance
To compel someone to do something
To know powerful and influential people who can support you
The verb "lead" should be conjugated according to its tense.
A problem or difficult circumstance
I'm short-sighted, so forgetting my glasses is a real hair in the butter for my sight.