: to make someone believe something that is not true : to practice deceit also : to give a false impression appearances can deceive.

What does deceive mean example?

Deceive is defined as to make someone believe something that isn't true. An example of deceive is a parent telling their child there is a tooth fairy.

What does it mean for someone to deceive you?

To deceive means to trick or lie. ... You might lie about why you were late to school. But if you simply don't explain to your mom that you were late in the first place, you are deceiving her. Deceive carries with it a feeling of both craftiness and betrayal. When you deceive someone, forgiveness can be hard to come by.