American English pronunciation
How to pronounce deceiving
IPA transcription: [dɪ'sivɪŋ]
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Verb
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be false to; be dishonest with
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cause someone to believe an untruth
“The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house”
Usage examples
- Thus, truth is all-encompassing, while falsehood is narrow and deceiving.
- Other forms include deceiving people into believing that they have suffered a magical transformation.