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Definition of deceiver

deceiver

/dɪˈsiːvər/
de · ceiv · er
Adverb:deceptively
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Plural:deceivers
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Adjective:deceptive
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• noun

1

A person who misleads, cheats, or tricks others into believing something that is false.

Example

"The historical play portrayed the royal advisor as a cunning deceiver who manipulated the king for his own gain."

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• Rhymes for deceiver

• Nearby Words

deceitfulness
deceivable
deceive
deceiver
deceivingly
decelerate
deceleration

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the 14th century, the word derives from the verb 'deceive' (from Old French 'deceveir' and Latin 'decipere', meaning 'to ensnare, take in, or cheat') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deceiver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deceiver
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