deceive
deceive [dɪˈsiːv]vb (tr)
1. to mislead by deliberate misrepresentation or lies
2. (Psychology) to delude (oneself)
3. to be unfaithful to (one’s sexual partner)
4. Archaic to disappoint his hopes were deceived
de·ceiv
ing·ly adv.
ing·ly adv.Synonyms: deceive, betray, mislead, beguile, delude, dupe, hoodwink, bamboozle, double-cross
These verbs mean to lead another into error, danger, or a disadvantageous position by underhand means. Deceive involves the deliberate misrepresentation of the truth: “We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know, because they have never deceived us”.
Betray implies treachery: “When you betray somebody else, you also betray yourself” .
Betray implies treachery: “When you betray somebody else, you also betray yourself” .
To delude is to mislead the mind or judgment.
Dupe implies playing upon another’s susceptibilities or naiveté.
Double-cross implies the betrayal of a confidence or the willful breaking of a pledge.
Dupe implies playing upon another’s susceptibilities or naiveté.
Double-cross implies the betrayal of a confidence or the willful breaking of a pledge.
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