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Meaning of the word deceive in English

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deceive

US /dɪˈsiːv/
UK /dɪˈsiːv/
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Verb

1.

to make someone believe something that is not true

Example:
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He tried to deceive his parents about his grades.
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Don't let appearances deceive you.
Synonym:
misleadtrickdupehoodwinkbeguile
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