4.3.5.5 Deceive

Use this domain for words related to deceiving someone.

Louw Nida Codes: 
88U Mislead, Lead Astray, Deceive
  • What words refer to acting in such a way that someone is led to believe something false?
    deceive, fool, take in, defraud, cheat, fleece, bilk, swindle, hustle, dupe, hoodwink, foist upon, palm off on, outwit, outmaneuver, finagle, slip one over on, put something over on, con, lay a trap for, lure, beguile, delude, trick, entrap, ensnare, pull the wool over someone's eyes, play a trick on, play a practical joke on, send on a fool's errand, make a fool of, mislead
  • What words refer to the act of deceiving someone?
    deceit, deception, fraud, delusion, cunning, illusion, treachery
  • What words refer to someone who deceives?
    deceiver, magician, conjuror
  • What words refer to someone who deceives in order to steal?
    con man, swindler, snake, cheat
  • What words refer to someone who pretends to be someone else?
    imposter, charlatan, fraud, fake, pretender, quack, wolf in sheep's clothing
  • What words describe someone who deceives?
    deceptive, fraudulent, cunning, treacherous