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Deceived

Definition:

Deceived is the past participle of the verb deceive. It refers to the action of causing someone to believe something that is not true, typically with the intention to mislead or trick.

Part of Speech:

Verb: He deceived his friend by giving false information.

Adjective: She felt deceived after discovering the truth.

Senses:

Sense 1: To mislead or trick someone by making them believe something false.

Example: He deceived his opponents with his clever tactics.

Sense 2: To cause someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid.

Example: The con artist deceived the elderly couple into giving away their savings.

Usage:

Popular: Deceived is a widely used term when describing situations where someone intentionally misleads or tricks others.

Example sentence: The politician claimed to prioritize the environment, but many felt deceived when he approved the construction of a polluting factory.

Local: In local usage, deceived often refers to feeling or being misled personally.

Example sentence: I felt deceived after buying the product online as it did not live up to the description.

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