tricking

VERB

fool; play joke on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bamboozle cheat con deceive defraud delude dupe hoodwink mislead swindle victimize

STRONG

catch fake flimflam gull hoax hocus-pocus jive outwit rook screw throw trap

WEAK

disinform double deal impose upon play for a fool pull wool over put one over on set up take for a ride take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be honest help protect

STRONG

let go release

WEAK

be serious

Example Sentences

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Instead, recent attacks relied on phishing -- tricking users into handing over access to their accounts.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The Indian scam, now common across the country, involves Hollywood-level production that mimics the machinery of the state, tricking people with fake police stations and courtrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Norris, a dog owner himself, says he is angry at Rahman for tricking people with "what was purported to be a legitimate business".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

“I don’t think either of us are going to be tricking each other,” Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

“I don’t like thinking about my Rachel tricking Traveler just to get back at me.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows