Definitions

1. noun

a person who acts silly or foolishly, or someone who is silly or foolish by nature

“He was considered a fool for investing all his money in that company.”

2. noun

a person who is tricked or deceived, often by being given false information

“The traveler was taken in by the local’s con and considered a fool for trusting them.”

3. verb

to treat someone as if they are foolish or silly, often by teasing or mocking them

“The children were fooling each other by telling silly jokes.”

4. verb

to cheat or deceive someone, often by giving them false information

“The con artist fooled the tourist by selling them a fake ticket.”

5. verb

to make something seem more difficult or complicated than it really is

“The magician fooled the audience by making the rabbit disappear.”