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deceptive

/dɪˈsɛptɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does deceptive mean?

adjective

Having a tendency to deceive; misleading or untruthful. Often used to describe something that is not what it seems.

Example

"The company's deceptive marketing tactics led to a lawsuit."

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