deceive
verb (used with object)
to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude.
has deceived
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present perfectof deceive (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The lawsuit argues that Google has deceived customers into giving up sensitive data.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2022
In fact, Gabby says she started when she was 16, and by one estimate she has deceived hundreds of couples.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2020
Several states have taken action against one ministry they say has deceived people about what they are buying.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2020
"The city council should not engage in any business for the next two years with this institution that has deceived, defrauded and duped its customers," Burke said in a statement.
From Reuters ● Sep. 30, 2016
He feels that my rapid intellectual development has deceived me into thinking I could live a normal emotional life.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
