Definitions

1. verb

to deceive or mislead beforehand, or to prepare someone for a deceit

“The con artist tried to predeceive the victim by making false claims about the investment.”

2. verb

to deceive or mislead beforehand, or to prepare someone for a deceit

“The politician was accused of predeceiving the public about the true intentions of the bill.”

3. noun

the act of deceiving or misleading beforehand

“The predeception of the public led to widespread protests against the government.”