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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

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

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

Word origin

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.