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deceiver

UK/dɪ'siːvə/US/di'si:vә/
C2

Definitions

n.

A person who deceives others

骗子,欺诈者

Root Breakdown

Native English
deceiveroot
+
-erone who does, agent
=deceiver

deceive + -er (one who) = "one who deceives." Transparent agent noun.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    History remembers him as a charming deceiver.

  • 2.

    She turned out to be a practiced deceiver.

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