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- [dih-seev]
- /dɪˈsiv/
- /dɪˈsiːv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-seev]
- /dɪˈsiv/
Definitions of deceiver word
- verb with object deceiver to mislead by a false appearance or statement; delude: They deceived the enemy by disguising the destroyer as a freighter. 1
- verb with object deceiver to be unfaithful to (one's spouse or lover). 1
- verb with object deceiver Archaic. to while away (time). 1
- verb without object deceiver to mislead or falsely persuade others; practice deceit: an engaging manner that easily deceives. 1
- noun deceiver A person who lies or deceives. 1
- noun deceiver sb who tricks or misleads 1
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Origin of deceiver
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English deceiven < Old French deceivre < Latin dēcipere, literally, to ensnare, equivalent to dē- de- + -cipere, combining form of capere to take
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Parts of speech for Deceiver
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deceiver popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
deceiver usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deceiver
noun deceiver
- cheat — When someone cheats, they do not obey a set of rules which they should be obeying, for example in a game or exam.
- swindler — to cheat (a person, business, etc.) out of money or other assets.
- imposter — a tax; tribute; duty.
- liar — MIT Scheme
- fraud — deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage.
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