deceive

Definitions of "deceive"
  1. It refers to inducing someone to believe in something false or invalid. This could be through manipulation, misrepresentation, or falsehood
  2. This is the act of intentionally misleading or tricking others by speaking or acting dishonestly
How to use "deceive" in a sentence
  1. The defense attorney argued that the prosecution was trying to deceive the jury by presenting misleading evidence.
  2. The salesman tried to deceive the buyer into thinking the car was newer than it actually was.
  3. The company deceived its customers by advertising a product that didn't match the actual item sold.

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