deceiving

The word “deceiving” has 3 syllables: de-ceiv-ing

It's pronounced as /dɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for deceiving?

In the thesaurus, “deceiving” has 5 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deceiving along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deceiving

deceptive
false
fooling
misleading
tricking

Antonyms for deceiving

aboveboard
candid
debunking
direct
disclosing
divulging
exposing
forthright
frank
illuminating
nondeceptive
open
outspoken
plain
revealing
straight
straightforward
telling
uncovering
undeceiving
unmasking

Meanings of deceiving

verb
1. To trick or mislead.
noun
1. Deception.

Example Sentences

His deceiving smile made it hard to tell if he was being sincere.
The advertisement was deceiving and did not accurately represent the product.
She regretted deceiving her friend, knowing it would hurt their relationship.
The deceiving appearance of the house made it seem much bigger than it really was.
He was caught deceiving the company by submitting false information on his resume.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deceiving, such as: aboveboard, candid, debunking, deceptive, direct, disclosing, divulging.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.