deceptive

Definition of "deceptive"
  1. Having or showing a likely tendency to mislead or create a false impression
How to use "deceptive" in a sentence
  1. The used car salesperson was accused of using deceptive practices to sell vehicles with undisclosed issues.
  2. The advertising industry has strict regulations in place to prevent deceptive claims about product effectiveness.
  3. The court ruled that the company's packaging was deceptive because it implied healthier contents than it actually contained.

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