What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
deceived
Example
I was deceived by my friend when she told me she didn't eat the last slice of cake. [deceived: verb]
Example
He felt deceived by the salesman who sold him a faulty product. [deceived: adjective]
tricked
Example
She tricked me into thinking it was my turn to do the dishes. [tricked: verb]
Example
He felt tricked by the advertisement that promised a free trial but charged his credit card. [tricked: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Deceived and tricked are both commonly used in everyday language, but deceived is more formal and often used in legal or financial contexts, while tricked is more casual and used in everyday conversation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between deceived and tricked?
Deceived is more formal than tricked and is often used in legal or financial contexts, while tricked is more casual and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
