deceive

verb

How many syllables in deceive?

There are 2 syllables in the word deceive.

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Divide deceive into syllables:

de · ceive

How to pronounce deceive:

Definition of deceive:

deceive (verb):: to mislead by lying; to cause to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid

Synonyms for deceive:

bamboozle

beguile

betray

bluff

burn

catch

cheat

con

cozen

delude

double-cross

dupe

ensnare

entrap

fool

gull

have

have on

hoax

hoodwink

humbug

juggle

kid

lead (someone) on

misguide

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Antonyms for deceive:

abet

advise

aid

alarm

alert

assist

attest

award

be blunt

be clear

be direct

be forthright

be frank

be honest

be honest with

be open

be real

be serious

be straight

be straight with

be truthful

be upright

certify

clarify

clear up

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