deceiver

Meanings

• noun

  One who deceives or tricks others, often with the intention of gaining an advantage.

  - "The salesman was a master deceiver, convincing customers to buy products they didn't need."
  - "The deceiver manipulated the situation to his advantage, leaving his victims feeling betrayed."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deceiver
receiver , deceiver , believer , leaver

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Homophones

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1. deceiver (en) : One who deceives or tricks others.
   

2. deceiver (en) : A device or mechanism used to receive or collect something.
   

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Variants

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deceive , deceived , deceiver , deceivers , deceives , deceiving , deceivingly , self-deceive , self-deceived , self-deceiver , self-deceivers , self-deceives , self-deceiving

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Etymology

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The word 'deceiver' comes from the Old French word 'deceivre,' meaning 'to betray' or 'to mislead'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deceiver' is often used in religious texts to refer to Satan or the devil.

2. In some cultures, the 'deceiver' is considered to be a necessary part of life, as it helps individuals learn to discern truth from falsehood.

3. The word 'deceiver' is pronounced the same way in English as the word 'receiver', but they have very different meanings.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The act of deceiving or misleading someone, often with the intention of gaining an advantage.

2. liar: A person who intentionally tells falsehoods or makes deceitful statements.

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Culture

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In literature, the 'deceiver' is often portrayed as a villain or antagonist, such as Iago in Shakespeare's 'Othello'. The concept of a 'deceiver' is also explored in various religious and philosophical texts.

How to Memorize "deceiver"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a mask, hiding their true intentions and deceiving others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deceiver' with the concept of betrayal or manipulation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Dishonest people often Conceal their true Intentions' to remember the meaning of 'deceiver'.

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