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deceive vs slang

slang vs deceive

deceive is not a noun while slang is a noun.

deceive and slang both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deceive No No Yes No
slang Yes No Yes No
As verbs, slang is a hyponym of deceive; that is, slang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deceive:
  • deceive: cause someone to believe an untruth
  • slang: fool or hoax
Other hyponyms of deceive include impersonate, personate, pose, bamboozle, hoodwink, lead by the nose, play false, pull the wool over someone's eyes, snow, befool, cod, dupe, fool, gull, put on, put one across, put one over, take in, catfish.
deceive (noun) slang (noun)
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
deceive (verb) slang (verb)
cause someone to believe an untruth abuse with coarse language
be false to; be dishonest with fool or hoax
use slang or vulgar language
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