Associations to the word «Deceive»
Noun
- Fallacy
- Wretch
- Imagining
- Camilla
- Conceit
- Scoundrel
- Endeavour
- Folly
- Perceiving
- Recourse
- Purchaser
- Serpent
- Ignorance
- Imitation
- Snare
- Confidence
- Larkin
- Gaiety
- Promise
- Motive
- Displeasure
- Scruple
- Bot
- Wherefore
- Lust
- Prophet
- Cowardice
- Suspicion
- Sancho
- Intrigue
- Honesty
- Innocent
- Lying
- Instinct
- Malice
- Indifference
- Imposition
- Prometheus
- Subtlety
- Affection
- Abbe
- Innocence
- Mortal
- Countenance
- Sanctity
- Disposition
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
DECEIVE, verb. To trick or mislead.
Dictionary definition
DECEIVE, verb. Be false to; be dishonest with.
DECEIVE, verb. Cause someone to believe an untruth; "The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house".
Wise words
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