Definitions

1. verb

To deceive or cheat, especially by speaking falsely or unfairly.

“He bedeafed his customers with false promises of higher profits.”

2. verb (archaic)

To cheat or swindle

“The merchant bedeafed his clients with counterfeit goods.”

3. verb (obsolete)

To deceive or cheat by false words or pretenses.

“The cunning thief bedeafed the wealthy merchant with false tales of woe.”