General Synonyms:
* Mislead: To cause someone to have a wrong idea or belief.
* Betray: To be disloyal to someone or something.
* Trick: To make someone believe something that is not true, often to gain an advantage.
* Hoodwink: To deceive someone, especially by using a trick or a clever lie.
* Dupe: To trick someone into doing something.
* Swindle: To cheat someone out of money or property.
* Con: To deceive someone into giving you money or something else valuable.
* Delude: To make someone believe something that is not true, often to their own detriment.
* Fool: To make someone look stupid or naive.
More Formal Synonyms:
* Misrepresent: To give a false or inaccurate account of something.
* Obfuscate: To make something unclear or confusing.
* Dissemble: To hide one's true feelings or intentions.
* Prevaricate: To avoid telling the truth by being evasive or misleading.
Informal Synonyms:
* Pull a fast one: To deceive someone quickly and cleverly.
* Do a number on: To trick someone.
* Take for a ride: To deceive someone.
The best synonym to use will depend on the specific context.