DECEIVE

Meaning

To trick or mislead.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English deceyven, from Anglo-Norman deceivre, from Latin dēcipiō (“to deceive; beguile; entrap”), from dē- (“from”) + capiō (“to seize”); see captive. Compare conceive, perceive, receive. Displaced native Old English beswīcan.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-09-25CADEINV
• 2025-07-23CDUIETV
• 2024-10-20VCTNIDE
• 2024-05-22VAIDCET
• 2024-05-04VCIEDGN