Deceive
/dɪˈsiːv/noun
To cause someone to believe something that is not true; to mislead.
Did you know?The word 'deceive' is linked to the Latin 'decipere', meaning 'to ensnare', evoking the idea of luring someone into a trap.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*de-
“to take away, remove”
Latin
Latin
decipere
“to ensnare, catch, or deceive”
Old French
Old French
decevoir
“to deceive, cheat”
Middle English
Middle English
deceiven
“to mislead, to cheat”
Modern English
English
deceive
“to lead someone into believing falsehoods or illusions.”