Meaning Of The Word Deceive

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deceive
verb: If you deceive someone, you make them believe something that is not true, usually in order to get some advantage for yourself.
verb: If you deceive yourself, you do not admit to yourself something that you know is true.

deceive in American English
to make (a person) believe what is not true; delude; mislead
to use deceit; lie
intransitive verb: to mislead or falsely persuade others; practice deceit
transitive verb: to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude

deceive in British English
to mislead by deliberate misrepresentation or lies

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