Meaning & Definition of Deceive in English
English⟶
Deceive
/dɪsiv/
verb
1. Be false to
- Be dishonest with
synonym:
- deceive,
- lead on,
- delude,
- cozen
2. Cause someone to believe an untruth
- "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house"
synonym:
- deceive,
- betray,
- lead astray
Examples of using
Don't try to deceive me.
It's wrong to deceive people, but worse to deceive yourself.
He is the last man to deceive me.