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deceptive
01
giving an impression that is misleading, false, or deceitful, often leading to misunderstanding or mistaken belief
Example
The defendant 's deceptive testimony tried to mislead the jury during the trial.
A deceptive appearance can often conceal the true nature of a person or situation.
The company faced legal consequences for its deceptive marketing practices.
02
intentionally created or done in a misleading way
Example
Her friendly attitude was deceptive, as she was actually plotting against her colleagues.
He gave a deceptive answer, trying to avoid revealing the truth.
Her calm demeanor was deceptive, hiding her true intentions.
word family
decept
Verb
deceptive
Adjective
deceptively
Adverb
deceptiveness
Noun
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