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Meaning of deceived
The primary meaning of the word "deceived" is to be misled or cheated, often intentionally.
Etymology of deceived
The word "deceived" originates from the Old French word "decevoir", which is derived from the Latin words "de" (meaning "from" or "away") and "cipere" (meaning "to take" or "to seize")
Historically, the word has been used to describe being misled or cheated, often in a moral or spiritual context
Synonyms
misled
deluded
duped
cheated
tricked
swindled
hoodwinked
bamboozled
fooled
conned
cozened
deceived
beguiled
gulled
snookered
flimflammed
fleeced
ripped off
taken in
led astray
misled
defrauded
victimized
scammed
hoaxed
deflected
distracted
disoriented
confused
perplexed
baffled
bewildered
mystified
puzzled
stunned
shocked
astonished
amazed
astounded
flabbergasted
stunned
shocked
astonished
amazed
astounded
flabbergasted
Definitions
- To be misled or cheated, often intentionally
- * To be misled or misinformed about something
- * To be cheated or swindled, often in a financial or business context
Usage Examples
- The investor was deceived by the company's false financial reports
- * She was deceived by her boyfriend's charming words and lies
- * The tourists were deceived by the fake travel agent and lost their money
Antonyms
enlightened
informed
aware
knowledgeable
perceptive
astute
discerning
wise
prudent
cautious
vigilant
alert
awake
aware
enlightened
notified
apprised
advised
warned
cautioned
alerted
notified
apprised
honest
truthful
sincere
genuine
authentic
reliable
trustworthy
faithful
loyal
dedicated