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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

“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

He claimed it had posted a link which itself deceived users - tricking them into thinking it was a video "to artificially increase its reach".

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

“If you are tricking me, girl—” “You’ll have me right here as a hostage,” Annabeth reminded her.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan