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deceiver
[/dɪˈsiːvər/]
noun
pl: deceivers
enganador
1.
A person who deceives or misleads others; someone who tells lies or tricks people
He proved to be a deceiver when his true intentions were revealed.
Ele se mostrou um enganador quando suas verdadeiras intenções foram reveladas.
2.
Something that is deceptive or misleading in appearance
The painting's modest size was a deceiver; it was actually quite valuable.
O tamanho modesto da pintura era enganoso; ela era na verdade bastante valiosa.
NYC Slang
con artist, hustler, or grifter
Synonyms
liar
fraud
cheat
impostor
charlatan
trickster
swindler
Antonyms
honest person
truth-teller
sincere person
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
enganador
most common usage
General Brazilian
mentiroso
emphasizes the lying aspect
Portugal
enganador
standard usage
Portugal
trapaceiro
emphasizes cheating or fraud
Related Idioms & Phrases
deceiver deceived
beware of deceivers
a wolf in sheep's clothing
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