deceiver
/diːˈsiːvər/ · de.cei.ver
noun
- A person who deceives or misleads others, often intentionally. The con artist was a skilled deceiver who convinced many people to invest in his fake business.
- Something that deceives or misleads, such as a false appearance or a misleading statement. The deceiver in this advertisement is the claim that the product will make you lose weight in just a week.
verb
- To deceive or mislead someone, often intentionally. She deceived her friends by telling them she was going on a trip, but in reality, she was staying home to watch TV.
- To cause someone to believe something that is not true. The magician deceived the audience by making it seem like he was sawing his assistant in half.
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Did you know? The word 'deceiver' has been used in literature since the 14th century, with notable examples including Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and William Shakespeare's Othello.