noun
deceiver
dih-SEE-vuh
Deceiver (noun) means a person who habitually lies to or tricks others. Example: “The con artist was a practiced deceiver who had fooled dozens of victims.”
noun
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A person who habitually lies to or tricks others.
"The con artist was a practiced deceiver who had fooled dozens of victims."
How to use deceiver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who deceives others — a liar or trickster.
Common pairings
a skilled deceiver
expose a deceiver
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Word forms
- Plural
- deceivers
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman decevour, formed from "deceive" + "-er."
Synonyms
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bamboozler
bouncer
cheat
cheater
cogger
cony-catcher
crammer
deceptor
fabricator
fabulist
falser
grifter
Antonyms
Honest Abe
nonliar
square shooter
straight shooter
truthteller
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Rhymes for deceiver
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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.".
