deceives

Example Sentences

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"Reject every form of abuse or violence, which deceives by promising easy gains but hardens the heart and makes it insensitive," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

In the second complaint, the state argued that the app deceives consumers into believing their sensitive and personal information is secure.

From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2023

A “man of two minds,” he commiserates with his foes as easily as he deceives his friends.

From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2023

"Instead it did something even cleverer — it brought together existing genes, which already do other things in different parts of the plant, to make a complicated spot on the petals that deceives male flies."

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2023

Anyone who believes that new benefits make men of high station forget old injuries deceives himself.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli