deceives

verb

How many syllables in deceives?

There are 2 syllables in the word deceives.

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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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