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LEAD BY THE NOSE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase lead by the nose. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase lead by the nose. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LEAD BY THE NOSE

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bamboozle
verbv
verb

• conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

hoodwink
verbv
verb

• influence by slyness

• conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

snow
nounn
noun

• English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980)

• precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

• a layer of snowflakes (white crystals of frozen water) covering the ground

• street names for cocaine

verb

• fall as snow

• conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

play false
verb

• conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

pull the wool over someone's eyes
verbv
verb

• conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

Best Hypernyms For LEAD BY THE NOSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lead by the nose, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
betray deceive
Phrases (1)
lead astray

Alternatives for BAMBOOZLE

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