deceive (someone) with (something)

deceive (someone) with (something)

To use something in particular to fool or trick someone. I can't believe you deceived thousands of people with a misrepresentation of your product! Mom, please don't let anyone on the phone deceive you with a request for your Social Security number. You put on a good show, but you can't deceive us with buzzwords and a flashy corporate office—we already know the company's hemorrhaging money.

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deceive someone with something

to cheat someone with something or with deceptive words. You cannot deceive me with your promises. You are just deceiving yourself with fancy talk.

See also: deceive

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