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- pronunciation:
- dih
siv
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
deceives, deceiving, deceived |
| definition: |
to cause someone to believe something that is not true; lie to.
He deceived us about his age.- synonyms:
- cheat, fool, trick
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| related words: |
cheat |
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| derivations: |
deceivingly (adv.), deceivability (n.), deceiver (n.) |
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