by deceiving
[baɪ dɪˈsiːvɪŋ]
verb phrase (gerund)
enganando; por meio de engano; através da decepção
1. By means of or through the act of deliberately misleading someone or causing them to believe something false
He obtained the documents by deceiving the official.
Ele obteve os documentos enganando o funcionário.
2. Using deception as a method or strategy to achieve something
She won the competition by deceiving the judges about her experience.
Ela venceu a competição enganando os juízes sobre sua experiência.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, deceiving someone is generally viewed negatively and associated with dishonesty. However, the phrase appears frequently in legal contexts, crime narratives, and business discussions. In Brazil, 'engano' and related terms are commonly used in everyday speech, whereas in Portugal, the usage is similar but may employ slightly different grammatical structures.
NYC Slang
by running game on someone; by playing someone
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