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to deceive

verbgeneral usecommon/i.luˈdiɾ/i·lu·dir

Definition

1

To make someone believe something that is not true; to deceive, to mislead.

Usage examples

“Empty promises deceived the voters.”
“Don't deceive yourself with false appearances.”

Common combinations

to deceive someoneto delude oneselfto be deceived