deceive

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deceive

(verb)

Meaning

to make someone believe something false

Example

"It is never right to deceive others for personal gain."

Synonyms

misleadtrickdupe

Antonyms

revealhonortell the truth

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'decipere', meaning to ensnare or catch.
Related word forms
  • verb: deceived
  • noun: deception
  • adjective: deceptive

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