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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"And that is, to believe that I am deceiving you again."
From Madame De Treymes by Wharton, Edith
Perhaps I am deceiving myself in saying that it is not even now stronger in mine than any other consideration.
From Can You Forgive Her? by Trollope, Anthony
Harold," he said, in a subdued tone, "I want you to see whether I am deceiving myself or not.
From The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 26, February 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Various
"What! you believe I am deceiving you, when I assure you of my affection?"
From Ten Years Later by Dumas père, Alexandre
I do not see that I am deceiving anybody by sending a message to Wyvis.
From A True Friend A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline
