Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for deceive. Search instead for deceive/2.
Definitions

deceive

[dih-seev] / dɪˈsiv /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Now they are able to do more damage using artificial intelligence to simulate fake grassroots opposition to clean air measures, and they are surreptitiously using the identities of real people to deceive regulators.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s essentially three things: deceive, disrupt, and deny.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Curran was selected after a sparkling Hundred campaign for winners Oval Invincibles, and having a developed an elaborate super-slow "moon ball" to deceive opposition batters.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

People who fabricate research or deceive the public deserve scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

But it did not matter, for in her heart, Penelope knew she could not and would not deceive Miss Mortimer.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood