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Definition of deceptive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
misleadinglikely to make someone believe something that is not true
- The advertisement was deceptive and tricked many people.
- Appearances can be deceptive in this business.
- The calm sea was deceptive before the storm.
Expressions with deceptive
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things may not be as they seem
Remember, appearances are deceptive; he might be very kind.
external looks might not show true nature
Remember, appearance can be deceptive in judging someone's character.
things may look different from what they really are
Appearances can be deceptive, so don't judge people too quickly.
outward appearance may not show true nature
Looks can be deceptive, so don't trust him right away.
advertising that misleads consumers with false claims
Deceptive advertising led to a lawsuit against the company.
appearances can be misleading or not true
The old house looked abandoned, but look is deceptive.
believing something false about oneself
She was self-deceptive about her singing talent.
Origin of deceptive
Latin, deceptivus (deceiving)
Terms with deceptive included in their meaning
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behavior
deceptive or treacherous person
deceptive
intended to deceive or cheat
deception
be caught in a deceptive or dangerous situation
deceptive promises
promises made with no intention of keeping them
fraudulent plan
deceptive scheme to steal money
game
deceptive move in sports to trick opponents
deception
deceptive action or behavior intended to gain an unfair advantage
deceptive plan
scheme or trick intended to incriminate or deceive someone
personality
suave and charming, often in a deceptive way
deceptive tactic
false statement repeated often to deceive
deceptive
pretending to have a stronger position
dishonesty
discover someone being dishonest or deceptive
deceptive people
people who deceive or break rules for advantage
deceptive appearance
made to look real to deceive people
simulate deceitfully
simulate or feign in a deceptive way
feint
perform a deceptive move in sports
deceptive stories
false stories made to trick people as news
expectation
deceptive expectation of success or improvement
deception
acting in a deceptive or manipulative way
deceptive
intended to deceive or mislead
deceptive person
manipulative person who deceives others
deceptive behavior
acting in a secretive or deceptive way
internet deceit
false online identity used for deceptive purposes
suspect fake
indicate suspicion that something is fake or deceptive
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- French:trompeur, ...
- German:täuschend, ...
- Italian:ingannevole, ...
- Spanish:engañoso, ...
- Portuguese:enganador, ...
- Chinese:有欺骗性的, ...
- Japanese:人を騙すような, ...
- Arabic:مُخَادِع, ...
- Hebrew:מַטְעֶה, ...
- Russian:обманчивый, ...
- Ukrainian:оманливий, ...
- Hindi:भ्रामक, ...
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