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Deceiving

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

Definition

Deceiving means to trick or mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

Synonyms & similar words

delude leadastray deceive betray cozen undeceive leadon trick mislead fool delude cheat betray con dupe hoodwink bamboozle swindle deceive beguile tempt enchant entice entrap ensnare lure

Example sentences

  1. He was deceiving her into thinking he was rich.
  2. She was deceiving her parents about where she was going.
  3. The salesman was deceiving his customers by selling them fake products.
  4. The magician was deceiving the audience with his tricks.
  5. The spy was deceiving the enemy by pretending to be on their side.

Quotes

  • The devil is a better theologian than any of us and is a devil still. - A. W. Tozer
  • A man who has no conscience, no goodness, does not suffer. I want him to suffer. - John Steinbeck
  • Deception can be defined as the act of misleading people. Once it has been achieved, the innocent party will never again be the same. - Steve Maraboli

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