deceive

Definition for deceive

verb as in mislead; be dishonest

Strongest matches

be dishonest, betray, cheat, circumvent, defraud, delude, disappoint, dupe, entrap, falsify, fool, hoodwink, mislead, swindle, trick, victimize

Strong matches

bamboozle, beat, beguile, bilk, buffalo, burn, clip, con, cozen, ensnare, fake, fleece, gouge, gull, hoax, hook, humbug, outwit, rob, scam, screw, sell, skin

Weak matches

beat out of, cross up, double-cross, impose upon, lead on, play joke on, pull fast one, put on, put up a smokescreen, suck in, take advantage of, take for, take for ride, take in, take to cleaners

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Carr had suggested on the podcast “The Benny Show” that there was a “concerted effort” from some broadcasters to deceive the public about the motive behind Kirk’s killing.

From Los Angeles Times

"They deceived us; we'd never have left him with them if we knew they weren't licensed."

From BBC

The tank in question appears to be a plywood decoy used by the Ukrainian forces to deceive the Russians.

From BBC

They are only a sticking point for would-be kings and despots who successfully deceive and subjugate the masses.

From Salon

Bio Care's owner was initially charged with fraud, but the charge was later withdrawn because prosecutors could not prove an intent to deceive.

From BBC

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