Definitions

1. verb

to cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, typically by lying or misleading them

“The scammer deceived many people out of their life savings.”

2. verb

to conceal or disguise the true nature of something, especially in order to deceive or cheat

“The company’s financial reports deceived investors about the firm’s true financial health.”

3. noun

an act or instance of deceiving someone

“Her deceive was uncovered after she was caught lying to her colleagues.”

4. noun

a person or thing that deceives

“The deceive was a con artist who targeted vulnerable people.”