befooling

/bɪˈfuːlɪŋ/
verb
  1. To deceive or trick someone into believing something false.
    • She realized her friend had been befooling her about the surprise party.
    • The con artist was skilled at befooling tourists with fake gemstones.
    • The magician enjoyed befooling the audience with clever illusions.
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