befooled

Meanings

• To deceive or make someone believe something false.

  - "The magician befooled the audience with his magic tricks."
  - "The politician's promises befooled the voters, and they were disappointed with the outcomes."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with befooled
behaved , beheaded , behearten , beholden

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Homophones

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1. Befooled (en) :
   

2. Befuddled (en) :
   

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Variants

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befool , befooled , befooling , befools

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Forms

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{"type"=>"verb", "present"=>"befool", "past"=>"befooled", "past_participle"=>"befooled", "gerund"=>"befooling", "infinitive"=>"to befool"}

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Etymology

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The word 'befooled' originated from the Middle English word 'befoolen', which meant 'to deceive or make someone believe something false'.

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Trivia

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1. Befooled is a homonym, meaning it has more than one meaning. In this case, befooled can mean both 'to deceive or make someone believe something false' and 'having been deceived or made to believe something false'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: Meaning: the act of deceiving or misleading someone, often with the intention of gaining an advantage or benefiting oneself at the expense of others.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"The Art of Deception", "description"=>"Meaning: a historical and cultural concept that refers to the various artistic, literary, and performance traditions that have been dedicated to the practice and exploration of deception, illusion, and misdirection. These traditions have often been used as forms of entertainment, as well as for more practical purposes, such as training for various professions or for military purposes. Some of the most well-known and famous traditions of the art of deception include magic, illusion, sleight of hand, juggling, mentalism, and ventriloquism."}]

How to Memorize "befooled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sitting across from you at a table. You can see their face, their body language, and their expressions. Now, imagine that this person is trying to deceive or mislead you about something. How would you react? What would you do to uncover the truth and avoid being fooled?

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