Synonyms & Antonyms : Deceive





Deceive



( Verb )


You can’t pass the examination without hard work. So, do not deceive yourself.

Synonyms:

Betray

Dupe

Entrap

Cheat

Trick

Contextual Examples:

Smugglers of foreign goods try to make big money by betraying national interest.

They dupe the customers and the officials in one way or the other. Sometimes the officials are able to entrap them but often are cheated badly.

The smugglers have many tricks up their sleeves.



Antonyms:

Enlighten

Guide

Deliver

Advise

Contextual Examples:

Unless the masses are enlightened about their individual, social and national interests, they cannot be expected to enjoy their right of vote wisely.

It is for the educational and mass communication system to guide the people.

The transport company delivered the goods at the destination in time.




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