deceive
verb (used with object)
to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude.
am deceiving
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present progressiveof deceive (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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If I am giving the reader the impression that I went to the Campo Santo in my last stop at Genoa, I am deceiving him; I record here the memories of four years ago.
From Roman Holidays, and Others by William Dean Howells
I fear I am deceiving myself, but when with you, though you are immeasurably better than I, hope steals into my heart, that before was paralyzed by despair.
From Opening a Chestnut Burr by Edward Payson Roe
"Well, sir, do you think this impossible; or do you prefer to think that I am deceiving you?"
From The Queen's Necklace by Alexandre Dumas père
But if I am throwing dust in Martin's eyes I am deceiving nobody else, it seems.
From The Woman Thou Gavest Me Being the Story of Mary O'Neill by Sir Hall Caine
"What! you believe I am deceiving you, when I assure you of my affection?"
From Ten Years Later by Alexandre Dumas père
