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deceiver

[dih-see-ver] / dɪˈsi vər /
NOUN
conniver
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Santos isn’t trans, but it can’t be good to have this new element folded into the larger story of the congressman as a liar and a deceiver.

From Washington Post Jan. 22, 2023

As you know, there are multiple Saurons: Sauron who seeks redemption; Sauron the deceiver; Annatar, the lord of gifts.

From New York Times Oct. 14, 2022

Jacob was a popular boy’s name in Old Testament times, and meant "the one who grasps," "the angler," "the deceiver" or "the supplanter."

From Fox News Mar. 20, 2022

In Disloyal, published today, Cohen shows how Trump is a master deceiver.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2020

Phineas was a poor deceiver, having had no practice.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

Winter Miller, a playwright and children’s book author based in Brooklyn, taunts her deceivers in the name of getting people to laugh.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

"Reuters, they are some deceivers, liars," López Obrador said during his regular news conference, which is held every weekday morning.

From Reuters Aug. 21, 2023

Rhys' and Jack's divided personalities aren't outliers in the realm of ambitious deceivers, especially at this moment.

From Salon Mar. 11, 2023

The deceivers were shut down and forced to pay $95,000 to a legitimate veterans charity.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 20, 2021

“She would surely have come to further grief, for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are deceivers both. They are vile traitors, loyal only to themselves.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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