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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deceive

/diːˈsiːv/ verb · British & US
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What does deceive mean?

verb

To cause someone to believe something that is not true, or to make someone think something that is not real. To cheat or trick someone.

Example

"The politician was accused of deceiving the public about the true state of the economy."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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