Deceive and Diddle

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Deceive verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.

Usage example: he went to great lengths to deceive his family about the nature of his new job at the mall

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Diddle is a synonym for deceive in con topic. In some cases you can use "Diddle" instead a verb "Deceive". informal substitute

Diddle verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.

Usage example: an unscrupulous Broadway producer diddles little old ladies by persuading them to invest in a surefire flop

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Deceive is a synonym for diddle. You can use "Deceive" instead a verb "Diddle".

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