deceive
verb (used with object)
to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude.
deceives
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present tense formof deceive (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Nobody wants a system that goes rogue, deceives users, steals data or acts maliciously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
They are dusted with pollen, which they then carry to the next flower which deceives them.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
In the second complaint, the state argued that the app deceives consumers into believing their sensitive and personal information is secure.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 29, 2023
A “man of two minds,” he commiserates with his foes as easily as he deceives his friends.
From New York Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
Anyone who believes that new benefits make men of high station forget old injuries deceives himself.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
