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de·cep·tive
 deceptive
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- pronunciation:
- dih
sep
t
 v
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
causing someone to believe something that is not true.
Deceptive advertising is against the law. |
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| derivations: |
deceptively (adv.), deceptiveness (n.) |
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