English dictionary

deceive

/d/I/'s/i/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

be false to; be dishonest with

verb.social

Synonyms cozen delude lead on

Source: WordNet 3.0
cause someone to believe an untruth

verb.communication

Examples
The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house.

Synonyms betray lead astray

Antonyms undeceive

Source: WordNet 3.0
To lead into error; to cause to believe what is false, or disbelieve what is true; to impose upon; to mislead; to cheat; to disappoint; to delude; to insnare.

verb

Source: webster1913