Fool and Undeceive

Fool

Fool verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.
Usage example: I fooled him into thinking that we were driving to the store, not to his surprise birthday party

Undeceive is an antonym for fool.

Undeceive

Undeceive verb - To free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes.
Usage example: promptly undeceived the young woman about the sincerity of the man's intentions

Fool is an antonym for undeceive.

Nearby Word: undeceiving
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