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deceive

verb

/dɪˈsiːv/

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

deceive oneself

mislead, trick, cheat, betray, dupe

be honest, reveal, disclose

deceive others, deceive oneself, try to deceive

to act or speak on behalf of someone or something

to regard with great respect; revere

To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.

to tear something quickly or violently

to give information about something; to make an official statement

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.