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fool vs deceive

deceive vs fool

fool is a noun but deceive is not a noun.

fool and deceive both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fool Yes No Yes No
deceive No No Yes No
As verbs, deceive is a hypernym of fool; that is, deceive is a word with a broader meaning than fool:
  • fool: fool or hoax
  • deceive: cause someone to believe an untruth
Other hypernyms of fool include betray, lead astray.
As verbs, deceive is a hypernym of fool; that is, deceive is a word with a broader meaning than fool:
  • fool: make a fool or dupe of
  • deceive: be false to; be dishonest with
Other hypernyms of fool include cozen, delude, lead on.
fool (noun) deceive (noun)
a person who lacks good judgment
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
fool (verb) deceive (verb)
indulge in horseplay cause someone to believe an untruth
fool or hoax be false to; be dishonest with
spend frivolously and unwisely
make a fool or dupe of
Difference between fool and deceive

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