English Synonym Finder

deceive

Definitions

To cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.

To be misleading or give a false impression.

Examples

He tried to deceive his colleagues by falsifying the financial reports.

Do not let her charming personality deceive you into trusting her with your secrets.

Synonyms

mislead delude dupe trick hoodwink beguile swindle

Antonyms

reveal expose enlighten disclose clarify inform guide