Synonyms for deceive
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : dih-seev |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈsiv |
Top 10 synonyms for deceive Other synonyms for the word deceive
- bamboozle
- beat
- beat out of
- beguile
- bilk
- buffalo
- burn
- clip
- con
- cozen
- cross up
- double-cross
- ensnare
- fake
- fleece
- gouge
- gull
- hoax
- hoodwink
- hook
- humbug
- impose upon
- lead on
- outwit
- play joke on
- pull fast one
- put on
- rob
- scam
- screw
- sell
- skin
- suck in
- swindle
- take advantage of
- take for
- take for ride
- take in
- take to cleaners
- trick
- victimize
Définition of deceive
Origin :- c.1300, from Old French decevoir (12c., Modern French décevoir) "to deceive," from Latin decipere "to ensnare, take in, beguile, cheat," from de- "from" or pejorative + capere "to take" (see capable). Related: Deceived; deceiver; deceiving.
- verb mislead; be dishonest
- I have more than once tried to deceive you, but you will feel that I am not now speaking falsely.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- But even in early manhood he never sought to deceive himself.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- At the last push of fate Shakespeare will pose and deceive himself.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- She tries to deceive Caesar as to her wealth, and is shamed by her treasurer Seleucus.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
- In short, when a person is always to deceive, it is impossible to be consistent.
- Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
- It is undoubtedly better to deceive him entirely, and since he will be stubborn he must be tricked.
- Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
- "I would not deceive her, or any woman living, upon any account," said Vivian.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- My father does not know my mind sufficiently, therefore he may deceive you; but I will not.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- But I am sure I never wished, I never intended, to deceive you.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
Antonyms for deceive
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