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Definition of: deceive
(di·sēv′) v. de·ceived, de·ceiv·ing v.t.
1. To mislead by or as by falsehood; impose upon; delude.
2. Obs. To while away (time).
—v.i.
3. To practice deceit. [<OF deceveir <L decipere <de- away, down + capere take]
—de·ceiv′ing·ly adverb Synonyms: beguile, betray, cheat, circumvent, defraud, delude, dupe, ensnare, entrap, mislead, outwit, overreach, trick. See MISLEAD. Compare DECEPTION.
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