deceived

adjective as in led astray

adjective as in led into an erroneous conclusion

adjective as in cheated

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The suit alleges that the fossil-fuel company knowingly deceived the public about plastic recycling for years, leading to the plastic pollution crisis we are facing today.

His statement also said Disneyland Paris had been "deceived" and that the organiser had used a fake Latvian ID to hire the venue.

From BBC

The prosecutor's statement also said that Disneyland Paris had been "deceived" and that the organiser had used a fake Latvian ID to hire the venue.

From BBC

“The Mexican avocado industry is corrupt and ungoverned — and the American consumer is being deceived.”

"Given the nature of this incident, Indian citizens are strongly advised not to be deceived by the promises of unauthorised individuals or illegal Indian agencies offering travel to other countries," it said.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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