Synonyms for

Tricked

Verb / trɪkt / Another word for tricked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to deceive or cheat someone

Synonyms & similar words

fob playajokeon trick flimflam fox pullafastoneon playatrickon playtricks deceive dupe fool mislead cheat swindle hoax hoodwink bamboozle delude beguile betray

Synonyms by register

Formal

deceived defrauded hoodwinked duped

Informal

fooled conned scammed bamboozled cheated

Literary

outwitted foiled circumvented

Antonyms

honest truthful straightforward open guileless sincere

Common collocations

  • tricked into
  • tricked out of
  • tricked by someone
  • tricked the system
  • tricked into believing
  • tricked into doing

Word family

noun trick
verb trick
adjective tricky

Usage note

The word 'tricked' implies being deceived or misled, often through cunning or artifice. It can range from a minor prank to a serious deception.

Example sentences

  1. The magician tricked the audience with his sleight of hand.
  2. She tricked her friends into thinking she had a pet unicorn.
  3. He felt tricked when he found out the product wasn't as good as advertised.
  4. I don't want to trick anyone, I just want to be honest.
  5. It's not right to trick people for personal gain.

Quotes

  • "The best way to deceive someone is to tell them the truth." - Unknown
  • "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me." - Proverb
  • "I'm not a trickster, I'm a magician. Big difference." - David Copperfield

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