v.
deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true.
▸(of a thing) give a mistaken impression to:
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the area may seem to offer nothing of interest, but don't be deceived.
Derivative
- deceivable adj.
- deceiver n.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. deceivre, from L. decipere ‘ensnare, cheat’.
