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Deceived: meaning, definitions and examples

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deceived

 

[ dɪˈsiːv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling

To cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.

Synonyms

cheat, delude, fool, mislead, trick

Examples of usage

  • She felt deceived by his promises.
  • I was deceived into buying a fake product.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To deliberately cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Synonyms

cheat, delude, fool, mislead, trick

Examples of usage

  • He deceived his friend by pretending to be someone else.
  • She deceived her colleagues by providing false information.

Translations

Translations of the word "deceived" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganado

🇮🇳 धोखा दिया हुआ

🇩🇪 getäuscht

🇮🇩 tertipu

🇺🇦 обманутий

🇵🇱 oszukany

🇯🇵 騙された (damasareta)

🇫🇷 trompé

🇪🇸 engañado

🇹🇷 aldatılmış

🇰🇷 속은 (sogeun)

🇸🇦 مخدوع

🇨🇿 podvedený

🇸🇰 oklamaný

🇨🇳 受骗的 (shòupiàn de)

🇸🇮 prevaran

🇮🇸 blekktur

🇰🇿 алдаған

🇬🇪 მოტყუებული (motyuebuli)

🇦🇿 aldadılmış

🇲🇽 engañado

Etymology

The word 'deceived' originated from the Latin word 'decipere', which means 'to ensnare, to deceive'. The concept of deception has been present throughout human history, with various forms of deceit used for personal gain or manipulation. Deception can be found in literature, art, and everyday interactions, showcasing the complex nature of human behavior.

See also: deceit, deceitful, deceiver, deceivers, deception, deceptive, deceptively.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,734 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.