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deceptive

adjective/ẽɡɐˈnaðoɾ/medium

en·ga·na·dor

Definition

Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
The calm surface of the water was deceptive; strong currents lay beneath.
He gave a deceptive answer to avoid the truth.
Common collocations
deceptive appearancedeceptive simplicity

Etymology

Do verbo 'enganar' + sufixo '-dor'.

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