Deceivers: meaning, definitions and examples
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deceivers
[ dɪˈsiːvərz ]
in relationships
People who deceive others by lying or misleading them.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They were exposed as deceivers who had been manipulating the situation.
- The deceivers pretended to be someone they were not in order to gain trust.
in politics
Individuals or groups who use deception to achieve their goals, especially in the political arena.
Synonyms
con artists, manipulators, scammers
Examples of usage
- The deceivers spread false information to sway public opinion in their favor.
- These deceivers are willing to do whatever it takes to win elections.
Translations
Translations of the word "deceivers" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganadores
🇮🇳 धोखेबाज
🇩🇪 Betrüger
🇮🇩 penipu
🇺🇦 обманщики
🇵🇱 oszuści
🇯🇵 詐欺師
🇫🇷 trompeurs
🇪🇸 engañadores
🇹🇷 aldatıcılar
🇰🇷 사기꾼
🇸🇦 مخادعون
🇨🇿 podvodníci
🇸🇰 podvodníci
🇨🇳 骗子
🇸🇮 goljufi
🇮🇸 svindlarar
🇰🇿 алдаушылар
🇬🇪 მოტყუებულები
🇦🇿 aldadıcılar
🇲🇽 engañadores
Word origin
The word 'deceivers' originated from the Old French word 'deceivre', which means 'to deceive'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe those who engage in deceitful practices. Deceivers have been a common theme in literature and folklore, often portrayed as cunning and manipulative characters.
See also: deceit, deceitful, deceived, deceiver, deception, deceptive, deceptively.