deceive
/dɪˈsiːv/
verb
- To make someone believe something that is not true, especially in order to get an advantage.
- The con artist deceived several elderly people into giving him their savings.
- Advertisements sometimes deceive customers with exaggerated claims.
- She deceived her parents about where she was going that night.
- To cause someone to have a wrong idea about someone or something; to mislead.
- The calm surface of the lake deceived us about the strong currents underneath.
- His friendly smile deceived everyone into thinking he was harmless.
- Don't be deceived by the low price — the product is very poor quality.
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