as in deceived
to cause to believe what is untrue
humbugged into believing that the bones were the skeleton of a prehistoric human being
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humbugged
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That misstatement surely deceived nobody.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026 -
The conservative-majority court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colorado, among a series of lawsuits alleging the companies deceived the public about how fossil fuels contribute to climate change.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even scam aware travelers are getting tricked.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Heathcliff has tricked Edgar’s sister, Isabella, into marrying him by pretending to love her.—
Becky Little,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Also, don’t be fooled by the Big 12’s midpoint remaining basically unchanged.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Don't be fooled by false sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides).—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Humbugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humbugged. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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