🃏deceive

verb
/dɪˈsiːv/

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example Sentences

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

Example Expressions

deceive oneself

Synonyms

mislead, trick, cheat, betray, dupe

Antonyms

be honest, reveal, disclose

Collocations

deceive others, deceive oneself, try to deceive

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