Deceptive

B2 16+

Synonyms of deceptive

Antonyms of deceptive

Collocations of deceptive

advertising
Frequency: 80 %

The deceptive advertising campaign misled many consumers.

appearance
Frequency: 70 %

Her appearance was deceptive, hiding the pain she was feeling.

practices
Frequency: 60 %

The deceptive practices of the company were exposed by investigative journalists.

tactics
Frequency: 45 %

The company used deceptive tactics to lure customers into buying their products.

appearance
Frequency: 35 %

His outward appearance was deceptive, as he was actually quite wealthy.

Idiomatic Expressions for deceptive

  • Phrase: deceptive practices
    Meaning: refers to dishonest or misleading actions taken to achieve a certain goal
    Usage: The company was accused of engaging in deceptive practices to manipulate their competitors.