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deceiver

 

[ dɪˈsiːvər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

deceitful person

A deceiver is someone who tricks or misleads others, often for personal gain. Deceivers are skilled at manipulating people and situations to achieve their own objectives.

Synonyms

cheat, fraud, impostor, swindler.

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Word Description / Examples
deceiver

Someone who lies or misleads others by making them believe something that is not true. This term is general and can be used in many contexts involving deception.

  • "He turned out to be a deceiver, tricking everyone with his lies
  • "; "She was hurt to find out he was a deceiver
  • "
cheat

Someone who breaks rules or behaves dishonestly to gain an advantage, often in games, tests, or competitions. This term is often used in everyday situations like school or sports.

  • "He was caught looking at his friend's paper and labeled a cheat
  • "; "Only a cheat would use performance-enhancing drugs in a race
  • "
fraud

Someone who deceives people, especially for financial gain. It is a legal term often used in legal and financial contexts.

  • "The company director was found guilty of being a fraud
  • "; "She lost all her savings to an online fraud
  • "
impostor

Someone who pretends to be someone else, often to deceive others. This term is commonly used in situations where someone takes on a false identity.

  • "The police arrested an impostor who was posing as a doctor
  • "; "She was shocked to discover that her friend was actually an impostor
  • "
swindler

Someone who deceives people to obtain money or property illegally. This term often has a strong negative connotation and is used in contexts of financial scams.

  • "The swindler tricked the old man into giving up his life savings
  • "; "Authorities warned the public about a group of swindlers operating in the area
  • "

Examples of usage

  • He was exposed as a deceiver who had been lying about his credentials.
  • The deceiver convinced her to invest in a fake business opportunity.
  • The deceiver's smooth talking deceived many innocent victims.
  • The deceiver's true intentions were finally revealed.
  • The deceiver's web of lies began to unravel.
Context #2 | Noun

one who leads astray

A deceiver is also someone who leads others astray or causes them to believe something false. This type of deceiver can be found in various contexts, such as religious or political leaders who manipulate followers.

Synonyms

charlatan, manipulator, misleader.

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Word Description / Examples
deceiver

Used to describe someone who lies or tricks others intentionally.

  • He was known as a deceiver who took advantage of people's trust
misleader

Refers to someone who causes others to go in the wrong direction or believe something that is not true.

  • The misleader gave false information that confused the team
manipulator

Describes a person who controls or influences others in a clever or unscrupulous way for their own benefit.

  • She was a manipulator, always finding ways to get what she wanted from others
charlatan

Often refers to a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge that they do not actually possess, usually for monetary gain.

  • The supposed 'expert' turned out to be a charlatan who knew nothing about the subject

Examples of usage

  • The cult leader was a deceiver who brainwashed his followers.
  • The deceiver's charismatic personality attracted many followers.
  • She realized too late that the deceiver had misled her.

Translations

Translations of the word "deceiver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganador

🇮🇳 धोखेबाज़

🇩🇪 Betrüger

🇮🇩 penipu

🇺🇦 обманщик

🇵🇱 oszust

🇯🇵 詐欺師 (sagishi)

🇫🇷 trompeur

🇪🇸 engañador

🇹🇷 aldatıcı

🇰🇷 사기꾼 (sagikkun)

🇸🇦 مخادع

🇨🇿 podvodník

🇸🇰 podvodník

🇨🇳 骗子 (piànzi)

🇸🇮 prevarant

🇮🇸 svikari

🇰🇿 алдаушы

🇬🇪 მატყუარა (matyuara)

🇦🇿 aldadıcı

🇲🇽 engañador

Etymology

The word 'deceiver' has its origins in the Old French word 'deceveir', which means 'to deceive'. It entered the English language in the late 13th century. The concept of deception and deceit has been a part of human interactions throughout history, with individuals using various tactics to mislead others for personal gain or advantage.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,630, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.