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tricked

 

[ trɪkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'tricked' is the past tense of the verb 'trick'. It refers to the act of deceiving or misleading someone, often for amusement or to achieve an advantage. This action can involve cleverness or cunning, and is usually meant to cause the target to believe something that is not true. In informal contexts, it could imply a harmless prank, while in serious contexts, it could denote manipulation or betrayal.

Synonyms

deceived, duped, fooled, misled

Examples of usage

  • She tricked her friend into believing it was her birthday.
  • He was tricked into investing in a fraudulent scheme.
  • They tricked the guests with a clever magic act.

Translations

Translations of the word "tricked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganado

🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया

🇩🇪 getäuscht

🇮🇩 ditipu

🇺🇦 обманутий

🇵🇱 oszukany

🇯🇵 騙された

🇫🇷 trompé

🇪🇸 engañado

🇹🇷 kandırılmış

🇰🇷 속은

🇸🇦 مخدوع

🇨🇿 podvedený

🇸🇰 oklamaný

🇨🇳 被欺骗

🇸🇮 prevaran

🇮🇸 svikin

🇰🇿 алдаған

🇬🇪 მოღალატებული

🇦🇿 aldadılmış

🇲🇽 engañado

Etymology

The word 'trick' originates from the Middle English term 'trik', which is derived from the Old French 'trique', meaning 'a deceitful act or subterfuge'. The use of 'trick' as a noun can be traced back to the 14th century, while the verb form began to emerge in the same period, signifying the act of causing someone to believe something false. Over time, 'tricked' has evolved into a common part of the English lexicon, conveying a wide range of meanings from harmless pranks to serious acts of deception. Its versatility has made 'trick' and its derivatives prevalent in various idiomatic expressions, reflecting cultural attitudes towards cunning and deception throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,403, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.