CEFR B2

deceiver

noun

Meaning

A person who causes someone to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.

Examples

The con artist was a skilled deceiver, convincing many people to invest in his fake schemes.
She felt foolish for trusting him, realizing he had been a deceiver all along.

Synonyms: liar, trickster, fraudster, charlatan, impostor

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deceiver (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsiːvər/

Definition

A person who causes someone to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.

Examples

The con artist was a skilled deceiver, convincing many people to invest in his fake schemes.
She felt foolish for trusting him, realizing he had been a deceiver all along.
History is full of deceivers who manipulated the masses for power.

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