deceived Definition
trick or mislead (someone) into believing something that is not true.
Using deceived: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deceived" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He deceived me into thinking he was a doctor.
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She was deceived by his lies.
Example
The company deceived its customers with false advertising.
deceived Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for deceived
- enlightened
- informed
Phrases with deceived
Example
He deceived himself into thinking he could pass the exam without studying.
to be misled by what seems to be true
Example
The house looked small from the outside, but it deceived appearances and was actually quite spacious inside.
to create an optical illusion that tricks the viewer into seeing something that is not there or is different from reality
Example
The artist's use of light and shadow deceived the eye into thinking the painting was three-dimensional.
Summary: deceived in Brief
To deceive [dɪˈsiːvd] means to trick or mislead someone into believing something that is not true. It can be used in various contexts, such as when someone is deceived by lies or false advertising. Phrases like 'deceive oneself' and 'deceive appearances' denote self-deception or being misled by appearances. 'Deceive the eye' refers to creating optical illusions.
