Deceiving

B2 16+

Synonyms of deceiving

Antonyms of deceiving

Collocations of deceiving

false promises
Frequency: 70 %

He made false promises to her just to get what he wanted.

misleading information
Frequency: 60 %

The article contained misleading information that led to confusion.

betraying trust
Frequency: 50 %

He was caught deceiving his friends and betraying their trust.

deceptive appearance
Frequency: 45 %

Her deceptive appearance fooled many people into trusting her.

fraudulent scheme
Frequency: 40 %

The company was involved in a fraudulent scheme to deceive investors.

Idiomatic Expressions for deceiving

  • Phrase: Deceiving appearances
    Meaning: Things that look one way but are actually different.
    Usage: The house had a beautiful exterior, but inside it was a mess - deceiving appearances.