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Term: Deceiving

Definition:

The word deceiving is the present participle form of the verb deceive, which means to intentionally mislead or trick someone.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To give a false or misleading impression.
Example Sentence: He was deceiving his friends with his elaborate prank.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Misleading or giving a false impression.
Example Sentence: The deceiving appearance of the plain cake turned out to be a delicious surprise.

Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Gerund
Definition: The act of misleading or tricking others.
Example Sentence: Deceiving people is not a character trait admired in society.

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