deceiver

Example Sentences

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Jacob was a popular boy’s name in Old Testament times, and meant "the one who grasps," "the angler," "the deceiver" or "the supplanter."

From Fox News • Mar. 20, 2022

In Disloyal, published today, Cohen shows how Trump is a master deceiver.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2020

A deceiver distorts evidence with the aim of making you form a false belief.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2019

When we look at photos of Mr. Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, coming and going from court, he tends to be smiling, the proud, bold deceiver.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2018

Phineas was a poor deceiver, having had no practice.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles