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What is a synonym deceive?

Here are some synonyms for "deceive," depending on the specific nuance you want to convey:

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.

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