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deceive

/dɪ'siv/

Synonyms of deceive Antonyms of deceive Examples of deceive Usage of deceive Parts of deceive Definition that contains deceive Words sounding like deceive Explanation of deceive

verb
be false to; be dishonest with
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Similar:

cozen delude lead on

type of:
victimise victimize
verb
cause someone to believe an untruth
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"The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"

Similar:

betray lead astray

Opposite:

undeceive

type of:
misinform mislead

Examples of deceive

"The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"