- present tense form of deceive (3rd person singular).
deceives
Example Sentences
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The team has hypothesized various scenarios where things could spiral out of control, including one where an AI system deceives its creators and then abruptly seizes power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
"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 separate complaint from Rokita argues the app has users’ sensitive and personal information but deceives consumers into believing that information is secure.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
I will be the proverbial parent who deceives the child by offering medicine laced with sweet syrup.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
