deceives
verbHow many syllables in deceives?
There are 2 syllables in the word deceives.How to pronounce deceives:
Definition of deceives:
- deceives (verb):
- to mislead by lying
- to cause to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid
Synonyms for deceives:
bamboozle
bamboozles
beguile
beguiles
betray
bluffs
burns
catches
cheat
cheats
con
cons
cozen
cozens
delude
deludes
double-cross
dupe
dupes
ensnare
entrap
fool
fools
gaffs
gulls
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Antonyms for deceives:
aids
assists
corrects
debunks
destigmatizes
disabuses
disenchants
disillusions
enlightens
exposes
gives
helps
lets go
makes sadder and wiser
offers
opens the eyes of
protects
releases
reveals the truth to
set the record straight
sets right
sets straight
shatters the illusions of
supports
undeceives
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- hobbies
- weiner
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- mousy
- cumin
- ringing
- pebbly
- bereave
- wining
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- treasures
- filing
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- nightfall
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- snacked
- caption
- Kirsten
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