<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) deceived, deceiving.<ul><li>To mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude: They deceived the enemy by disguising the destroyer as a freighter.</li><li>Synonyms: fool, dupe, cozen, betray, ensnare, entrap, outwit, defraud, trick, hoodwink, gull.</li><li>To be unfaithful to (one's spouse or lover).</li><li>Archaic: to while away (time).</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) deceived, deceiving.<ul><li>To mislead or falsely persuade others; practice deceit: an engaging manner that easily deceives.</li></ul></li></ul>