Synonyms for

Fooled

Verb / fu:ld / Another word for fooled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To deceive or trick someone.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

deceived misled duped cheated

Informal

tricked conned taken in hoodwinked bamboozled

Literary

beguiled deluded charlataned

Antonyms

aware wise knowing perceptive astute enlightened discerning

Common collocations

  • fooled by
  • fooled into
  • fooled around
  • fooled the system
  • fooled the public
  • fooled someone

Word family

noun fool
verb fool
adjective foolish
adverb foolishly

Usage note

The word 'fooled' implies being tricked or deceived into believing something false. It is generally informal but can be used in more formal contexts depending on the severity of the deception.

Example sentences

  1. He fooled me into believing that he was a prince from a far-off land.
  2. Don't be fooled by his charming smile - he's actually quite sneaky.
  3. She was fooled by the fake diamond ring and bought it for a high price.
  4. He tried to fool the teacher by copying his friend's homework, but got caught.
  5. The magician fooled the audience with his amazing tricks.

Quotes

  • You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. - Abraham Lincoln
  • It is better to be fooled by hope than to be fooled by despair. - Khaled Hosseini
  • The only way to avoid being fooled is to know what you are doing. - Jim Rogers

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