Meaning & use
deceiver
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A person who deceives others; someone who deliberately misleads or lies.
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The con artist was exposed as a lifelong deceiver.
In the play, the villain proves to be a skillful deceiver.
A note on using this word
Related to 'deceit' and 'deceive,' all tracing back to the Latin 'decipere,' meaning 'to ensnare or cheat.'
Words with a similar meaning
liarimpostor
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Words with an opposite meaning
honest person
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