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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.

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."

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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.".

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