Synonyms for

Deceived

Verb / dɪˈsi:vd / Another word for deceived — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make someone believe something that is not true

Synonyms & similar words

delude leadastray deceive betray cozen undeceive leadon trick fool mislead betray dupe cheat swindle hoodwink delude gull bamboozle beguile bluff connive decoy disinform lure manipulate perjure

Synonyms by register

Formal

misled defrauded duped beguiled

Informal

fooled tricked cheated conned hoodwinked

Literary

beguiled deluded bamboozled

Antonyms

truthful honest genuine authentic straightforward frank sincere

Common collocations

  • deceived by
  • deceived into
  • deceived the public
  • deceived the trust
  • deceived by appearances
  • deceived by a scam

Word family

noun deception
verb deceive
adjective deceptive
adverb deceptively

Usage note

Deceived implies being made to believe something false, often through trickery or manipulation. It can range from minor misunderstandings to serious fraud.

Example sentences

  1. She deceived her friends by pretending she was sick to avoid going out with them.
  2. He was deceived into buying a fake watch.
  3. The magician deceived the audience with his clever tricks.
  4. Don't be deceived by his sweet smile, he can be very mean sometimes.
  5. The company deceived its customers by selling expired products.

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