1verb
be false to; be dishonest with
01 Word definition
deceive
7 letters · 4 vowels · 3 consonants
Is DECEIVE a word?
Yes. DECEIVE is a 7-letter verb. be false to; be dishonest with Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-C-E-I-V-EHow do you spell DECEIVE?
DECEIVE contains 7 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.
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2verb
cause someone to believe an untruth
“The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗lead ondeludecozenbetraylead astray
02 Letter breakdown
How is DECEIVE spelled?
D1E2C3E4I5V6E7
03 Word-game status
Can you play DECEIVE?
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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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About DECEIVE.
How do you spell DECEIVE?
DECEIVE is spelled D-E-C-E-I-V-E. It contains 7 letters.