word
Deceive
Dih-SEEV
/dɪˈsiːv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
deceive
Dictionary meaning
Cause someone to believe an untruth.
Examples
- The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house.
Synonyms: lead astray, betray
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