deceiver
28 synonyms and 5 antonyms for deceiver, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who habitually lies to or tricks others.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bamboozler
bouncer
cheater
cogger
cony-catcher
crammer
deceptor
fabricator
fabulist
falser
grifter
gabber
guiler
losenger
mocker
pseudologist
rook
Scandaroon
shammer
Spanish athlete
swindler
swike
treacher
trickster
trucker
wernard
Antonyms
Honest Abe
nonliar
square shooter
straight shooter
truthteller
How to use deceiver
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a skilled deceiver
expose a deceiver
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman decevour, formed from "deceive" + "-er."
Full origin of deceiver →Frequently asked questions
What does “deceiver” mean?
The word “deceiver” means a person who habitually lies to or tricks others. In plain terms, someone who deceives others — a liar or trickster.
How do you pronounce “deceiver”?
“Deceiver” is pronounced dih-SEE-vuh (/dɪˈsivɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “deceiver” in a sentence?
Here is “deceiver” used in a sentence: “The con artist was a practiced deceiver who had fooled dozens of victims.”
What is another word for “deceiver”?
Words with a similar meaning to “deceiver” include bamboozler, bouncer, cheat, cheater, cogger and cony-catcher.
What is the opposite of “deceiver”?
The opposite of “deceiver” — its antonyms — are Honest Abe, nonliar, square shooter, straight shooter and truthteller.
What part of speech is “deceiver”?
“Deceiver” is a noun.
Where does the word “deceiver” come from?
The word “deceiver” comes from Anglo-Norman. From Anglo-Norman decevour, formed from "deceive" + "-er.".
