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What is a synonym for the word deceive?

Here are some synonyms for the word "deceive":

General:

* Betray

* Mislead

* Trick

* Hoodwink

* Dupe

* Swindle

* Con

* Defraud

* Cheat

* Misrepresent

* Delude

* Bamboozle

More formal:

* Beguile

* Dissemble

* Obfuscate

* Prevaricate

More informal:

* Pull a fast one

* Take for a ride

* Do a number on

The best synonym will depend on the context and the specific nuance you want to convey.

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