Definition of "deceives" [deceives]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deceive. (verb)

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• "My title deceives people, and I wish I had made it rather different."
• "My brain deceives me ... that white square in the shadow will never look as dark ad the dark square in the light ... speaking of which, that is exactly the picture I need to explain this phenomenon to my hubby."
• "A little word deceives the thoughts of common men."