Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Deceive.
How to pronounce deceive:
US
Deceive - as a verb
Be false to; be dishonest with
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cozen16delude8lead onHypernyms (Closely Related)
victimise16victimize25Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause someone to believe an untruth
Example: "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
betray11lead astrayHypernyms (Closely Related)
misinform16mislead10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
impersonate15personate11pose6bamboozle24
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hoodwink19lead by the noseplay falsepull the wool over someone's eyessnow7befool11cod6dupe7fool7gull5put one acrossput one overslang6catfish15
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
undeceive15Example Sentences
"He tried to deceive me into believing his lies."
"She used her acting skills to deceive the audience."
"The magician used sleight of hand to deceive the audience."
"The con artist deceived many people with his get-rich-quick scheme."
"He deceived his parents by forging their signatures."
Word Game Points
Is DECEIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deceive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECEIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DECEIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deceive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECEIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is DECEIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deceive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECEIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
