Pronunciation

/dɪˈsiːv/

Definitions

• Verb: To intentionally mislead or trick someone, causing them to believe something that is false or misleading. (n. deceit)
• Noun: The act of deceiving or the state of being deceived; deception.

Phrases

• “Deceived by appearances” implies being misled by how things appear.
• “Beware of false promises” warns against being deceived.
• “Caught red-handed” describes being caught in the act of deceiving.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “He deliberately deceived his friends about his whereabouts.”
• Noun: “She felt betrayed after falling for his elaborate deception.”
• Idiomatic: “He was so cunning that he deceived even the most astute detective.”

Synonyms

• Mislead
• Trick
• Lie
• Fool
• Delude
• Manipulate
• Misrepresent
• Deceitful
• Deceptively

Antonyms

• Truthful
• Honest
• Transparent
• Open
• Candid
• Unadulterated

Usage

1. She tried to deceive her boss about her work progress, but the truth eventually came out.
2. He was devastated when he discovered his partner had deceived him about their finances.
3. The magician’s deceptive hand movements made the trick seem effortless.