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Definition deceive in British English

deceive verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈsiːv/

➡ confused, honest, mistake

1

to trick someone by behaving in a dishonest way

Example

'You two don't deceive me,' she said. 'I know what you're trying to do'.

Example

He was deceived into giving them all his money.

Example

Don't be deceived - she's not as nice as she seems.

Synonyms and related words
shanghai rip off deceive
2

if something deceives you, it gives you a false idea about something else

Example

Unless my eyes deceive me, that's your brother over there.

Synonyms and related words
misspeak deceive make up
3

if someone deceives their husband, wife, or partner, they have a sexual relationship with someone else

Synonyms and related words
a bit on the side adulterer adulteress
Definition deceive in British English