deceive
verb (used with object)
to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude.
is deceiving
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present progressiveof deceive (3rd 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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The name Strawberry Moon is deceiving as the Moon is not actually pink or red in colour.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Crisis actor is a derogatory label used by conspiracy theorists to allege that someone is deceiving the public -- feigning injuries or death -- while posing as a victim of a tragic event.
From Barron's ● Dec. 16, 2025
The Raiders’ 355-yard defensive average is deceiving because the Denver Broncos had only six possessions in the season opener.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
Indiana sued Chinese-owned short-video sharing app TikTok on Wednesday over allegations that it is deceiving users about China's access to their data and exposing children to mature content.
From Reuters ● Dec. 8, 2022
I fear that he is fooling you—as he is deceiving others.
From The Brand of Silence A Detective Story by Harrington Strong
