deceive (someone) into (something)

deceive (someone) into (something)

To fool or trick someone into doing something. I can't believe he deceived thousands of people into buying a faulty product! Mom, please don't let anyone on the phone deceive you into giving out your Social Security number. How did that pitcher deceive the Marlins into offering such a big contract? He's been injured every season of his career!

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deceive someone into something

to trick someone into doing something. She deceived me into giving her my car keys. You can't deceive me into doing what I don't want to do.

See also: deceive

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