Meaning & use
deceive
To cause someone to believe something that is not true, usually in order to gain an advantage.
See it in a sentence
He deceived investors by hiding the company's massive financial losses.
She felt betrayed after learning her business partner had deceived her for years.
A note on using this word
Deceive implies deliberate intent to mislead, distinguishing it from an honest mistake.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
enlighten
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