Definition

A person who tells lies or tricks others to make them believe something that is not true.

Example

He was known as a deceiver, always manipulating the truth to get what he wanted.

Conversation

I can't believe he lied to us again; he's such a deceiver.

I know, right? It's hard to trust someone like that.

It's frustrating because we always give him the benefit of the doubt.

Exactly! It’s time we stop falling for his tricks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deceiver → It is formed from "deceive" (from Old French *decevoir*, meaning to lead astray) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A deceiver is a person who leads others astray or misleads them.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'leads astray' ('deceive') — the '-er' just means a person. A deceiver is someone who misleads others.

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