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   deceive

   /dɪˈsiːv/

   verb

   • 1. deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain: "I didn't intend to deceive people into thinking it was French champagne" Similar swindledefraudcheattrickhoodwinkhoaxdupetake inmisleaddeludefooloutwitmisguidelead oninveigleseduceensnareentrapbeguiledouble-crossgullinformal:conbamboozledostingdiddlerip offshaftbilkrookpull a fast one onpull someone's legtake for a ridepull the wool over someone's eyesthrow dust in someone's eyesput one over ontake to the cleanersfiddleswizzlesell a pup tosuckersnookerstiffeuchrebuncohornswogglepull a swifty onarchaic:cozensharprare:mulct
   • ▪ (of a thing) give (someone) a mistaken impression: "the area may seem to offer nothing of interest, but don't be deceived"
   • ▪ fail to admit to oneself that something is true: "it was no use deceiving herself any longer—she loved him with all her heart"
   • ▪ be sexually unfaithful to (one's regular partner): "he had deceived her with another woman" Similar be unfaithful tobe disloyal tobe untrue tobe inconstant tocheat oncheatbetraybreak one's promise toplay someone falsefaillet downinformal:two-time

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French deceivre, from Latin decipere ‘catch, ensnare, cheat’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. deceivable adjective
   • 2. deceiver noun

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2. www.psychologytoday.com › intl › blogSelf-Deception Is a Slippery Slope | Psychology Today

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Self-Deception Is a Slippery Slope. We often deceive ourselves about our health. What can we do about it? Posted July 16, 2024 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk. Key points. Self-deception developed...

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MisinformationMisinformation - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Disinformation is created or spread by a person or organization actively attempting to deceive their audience. In addition to causing harm directly, disinformation can also cause indirect harm by undermining trust and obstructing the capacity to effectively communicate information with one another. [6]

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deceive oneself intoDeceive oneself into thinking Definition & Meaning -...

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   Jul 18, 2024 · The meaning of DECEIVE ONESELF INTO THINKING is to pretend in one's mind. How to use deceive oneself into thinking in a sentence.

5. legalvision.com.au › what-is-misleading-and-deceptive-conductWhat is Misleading and Deceptive Conduct? | LegalVision

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Misleading and deceptive conduct is conduct that is likely to mislead or deceive. The Australian Consumer Law ( ACL ) provides that, in trade or commerce, you must not engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive or is likely to mislead or deceive.

6. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishLatest 6 Minute English - BBC

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   3 days ago · When you deceive someone, you try to hide something by tricking them to gain an advantage. Sam When something is at the heart of something, it is the most important or...

7. www.britannica.com › topic › misinformation-and-disinformationmisinformation and disinformation - Encyclopedia Britannica

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Unlike misinformation, though, the foundation of disinformation is malicious and deceptive. It is initially shared with the intent to mislead even if those who subsequently share it do so unwittingly. Disinformation is commonly shared in the form of conspiracy theories, manipulated images, and videos or audio clips.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PhishingPhishing - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Phishing is a form of social engineering and a scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as viruses, worms, adware, or ransomware.