deceive
Example Sentences
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That rift is laid bare in the documentary, along with Clint’s hurt over being deceived as a boy.
Catfishing is when somebody creates a fake online persona with the intention of deceiving others.
From BBC
Archer Aviation sued rival Joby Aviation, alleging it concealed extensive ties to Chinese suppliers and deceived federal regulators.
Looks, too, can be deceiving for those not on the grounds.
From Los Angeles Times
Distances are very deceiving out on the ice however and we still probably have thirty or so miles to go.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.