Definitions

1. noun

a person who deceives or cheats others, especially through false or misleading statements

“The con artist was a skilled illus who swindled many people out of their savings.”

2. verb

to deceive or cheat someone by making false or misleading statements

“He illus his friends into buying fake merchandise.”

3. verb

to make something seem more interesting or attractive than it really is

“The advertising company illus the product’s benefits to make it more appealing to potential customers.”

4. noun

a misleading or false impression

“The movie’s illus of a happy ending was not reflected in the real-life experiences of the characters.”