Expressions Of Deceit

verb to cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage

• It is unethical to deceive others in order to gain an advantage.
• I can't believe he tried to deceive us like that!
• Don't try to deceive me, I know what you're up to.
• The mirage in the desert deceived the travelers into thinking they were close to water.

noun a sideways movement, especially one that is sneaky or cautious

verb to move sideways in a stealthy or cautious manner

• The waiter would sidle up to the table discreetly to take their orders.
• I saw him sidle over to her at the party, trying to strike up a conversation.
• The cat tried to sidle past the dog without getting caught.
• She always seemed to sidle her way into important conversations and decisions.