deceive
verbHow many syllables in deceive?
There are 2 syllables in the word deceive.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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