Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: deceiving

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Anyone telling you that Igbos have been forgiven after the war is deceiving himself.

Source: https://www.newtelegraphng.com/10th-assembly-why-green-horns-cant-become-senate-president-speaker-ogba/

Any version of Beauty and the Beast Pride and Prejudice sneakily analyzes the idiom "appearances can be deceiving."

Source: https://collider.com/titanic-love-story-timeless/

At Aviara, he told the people that that Okowa is deceiving himself, but he will not be vice president.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/01/gale-of-defections-hit-delta-pdp-as-family-relatives-of-okowas-strongman-askia-defect-to-apc/

But a WAEC official said those involved in the results racketeering were simply deceiving themselves.

Source: https://punchng.com/syndicates-spread-fraud-issue-fake-results-to-desperate-admission-seekers/

But her optimistic bubble was soon to burst, as the world began to wax worse and worse, as it is written in 2nd Timothy 3: 13, But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

Source: https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=312869

Clarke, of Milbourne Street, Blackpool admitted deceiving the DWP by dishonestly making statements to get the money via online claims.

Source: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/blackpool-dwp-worker-taken-to-court-after-making-fraudulent-claims-for-universal-credit-4239657

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State says Nigerians kicking against the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket are only bent on deceiving the electorate.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/02/opposition-of-apcs-muslim-muslim-ticket-a-plot-to-deceive-nigerians-umahi.html

He says quack doctors are deceiving people about the treatment of hepatitis disease in Juba.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/medic-urges-govt-to-enforce-hepatitis-treatment-protocols/

“If we still believe we are good enough to beat Brazil or win Afcon at this level of our team, then we will be deceiving ourselves.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/07/14/gfa-exco-member-not-sure-if-black-stars-can-win-afcon-now/

's basic premise can be deceiving for people looking for a series focused entirely on fights.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/best-fighting-anime/

Shivraj ji’s machine of lies has crossed all limits of deceiving women.

Source: https://www.centralchronicle.com/kamal-nath-corners-shivraj-on-manifesto/

Speaking with reporters after Austin spoke, Jing alleged the U.S. has been “deceiving and exploiting” Asia-Pacific nations to advance its own self-interests to preserve “its dominant position” in the region.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/06/02/us-defense-secretary-austin-says-washington-wont-stand-for-coercion-and-bullying-from-china/

The Bible writers exhort, “…be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”

Source: https://thevoiceslu.com/2023/07/the-right-thinking-of-faith/

The innocent sedan looks can be deceiving with the Autech Skyline GT-R R33's 276 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque sent to all wheels.

Source: https://www.slashgear.com/1241995/the-5-best-special-edition-nissan-gt-rs-ever-made/

The length of the sword is deceiving, as it can transcend that distance by using currents of air.

Source: https://gamerant.com/berserk-strongest-weapons/

Then, Vishnu Vinod and Suryakumar got into the rebuilding act with their attacking shots, collecting 55 runs in the next five overs and together stitched the 65-run fourth wicket stand, which Mohit Sharma put to an end by deceiving Vinod on a slower ball.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/ipl-2023-suryakumars-maiden-ton-helps-mumbai-indians-beat-gujarat-titans-by-27-runs/

They scold him for making false promises and deceiving the people into voting him into office in the last election only for him to leave the people disappointed.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/when-big-masquerades-dance-naked-intrigues-multilevel-treachery-by-michael-olatunbosun/