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deceptive

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ẽɡɐˈnaðoɾ/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.”

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