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deceives
verb
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Divide deceives into syllables:

de · ceives

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:

outwitfoolscatcheskidsfoolcheatstingstrickburnssting
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Antonyms for deceives:

helpsgivesprotectsaids

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