befool

/ˈbiːfuːl/

Definitions

1. verb

to deceive or cheat (someone) by making them believe something false

“The con artist befooled the tourists into giving them their money.”

2. verb

to make (someone) look foolish or silly

“The comedian befooled the audience with his jokes.”

3. noun

a person or thing that befools

“The befools in the movie were very convincing.”

Synonyms

  • cheat
  • deceive
  • dupe
  • gull

Antonyms

  • enlighten
  • inform