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deceive
(d/I/'s/i/v )

verb (v)

  • be false to; be dishonest with(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    cozen, delude, lead on
    source: wordnet30
  • cause someone to believe an untruth(verb.communication)
    Example:
    The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house.
    Synonym:
    betray, lead astray
    Antonym:
    undeceive
    source: wordnet30
  • To lead into error; to cause to believe what is false, or disbelieve what is true; to impose upon; to mislead; to cheat; to disappoint; to delude; to insnare.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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