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More words related to deceive

verb. disguise, cover

verb. defraud, fool

verb. fool, mislead

verb. bait, entrap

trap
wile

verb. cheat, bilk

verb. sadden, dismay; frustrate

verb. mask; misrepresent

verb. conceal, disguise

verb. deform; falsify

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Word Origin & History

deceive c.1300, from O.Fr. deceveir, from L. decipere "to ensnare, take in," from de- "from" or pejorative + capere "to take" (see capable).

Example Sentences for deceive

Illegal products deceive the consumer and displace legitimate sales.

In timing a short event, your eyes may deceive your ears.

There is no intention to deceive.

That looks like a deliberate attempt to deceive.