as in tricked
to cause to believe what is untrue
he went to great lengths to deceive his family about the nature of his new job at the mall
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Recent Examples of deceived
Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Of course someone like Denji would fall for it, and in a way, the desire to be deceived is actually an important aspect of romantic feelings.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Despite being deceived, Stone, who dated Garfield for four years, conceded that the actor's dedication to the secret was honorable.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
According to Chinese sources, one of its electronic warfare (EW) systems has successfully deceived a foreign spy plane over the South China Sea.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
While vacationing in Switzerland during Zurich Fashion Week, they were interviewed and completely deceived the interviewer throughout the conversation.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, bank customers aren't always reimbursed when they're hit by some scams, including when they're deceived into making a payment to a con artist, such as in a romance scam.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
But first, Dawgs will have to prove a number of requirements, including whether the misleading statements deceived or had the ability to deceive consumers, and, if yes, whether that deception had a material effect on consumer purchasing decisions.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, bank customers aren't always reimbursed when they're hit by some scams, including when they're deceived into making a payment to a con artist, such as in a romance scam.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
In fact, the term itself was an epithet throughout the founding era, a way to describe ignorant and easily deceived popular majorities, perpetually vulnerable to demagogues.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Of course someone like Denji would fall for it, and in a way, the desire to be deceived is actually an important aspect of romantic feelings.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Despite being deceived, Stone, who dated Garfield for four years, conceded that the actor's dedication to the secret was honorable.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
According to Chinese sources, one of its electronic warfare (EW) systems has successfully deceived a foreign spy plane over the South China Sea.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
While vacationing in Switzerland during Zurich Fashion Week, they were interviewed and completely deceived the interviewer throughout the conversation.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, bank customers aren't always reimbursed when they're hit by some scams, including when they're deceived into making a payment to a con artist, such as in a romance scam.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
But first, Dawgs will have to prove a number of requirements, including whether the misleading statements deceived or had the ability to deceive consumers, and, if yes, whether that deception had a material effect on consumer purchasing decisions.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, bank customers aren't always reimbursed when they're hit by some scams, including when they're deceived into making a payment to a con artist, such as in a romance scam.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deceived
Adjective
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The opening and final sequences of the film’s frame story are some of the most oft referenced in movie history, while the dark, labyrinthine interiors of Desmond’s mansion perfectly reflect the mind of the deluded diva whose success and celebrity are completely behind her.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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My homies then were deluded, too.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This likely wouldn't be the first time a dog tricked someone into being locked in a kennel, given the sheer number of those who work closely with animals.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Halloween treats are as sweet as ever, but the rising costs of candy may make consumers feel tricked this year.—
Melinda Yao,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Either way, somebody’s getting fooled.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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So that's completely erroneous.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Grokipedia also contains some erroneous statements.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Throughout the six episodes, viewers are intentionally misled about which woman is more sympathetic, as the series flips back and forth between Cherry and Laura’s conflicting perspectives on the first months of a whirlwind romance between Daniel and Cherry.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors say the discrepancy further supports their claim that James knowingly misled the lender about how the property would be used.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Deceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deceived. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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