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hoax vs deceive

deceive vs hoax

hoax is a noun but deceive is not a noun.

hoax and deceive both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hoax Yes No Yes No
deceive No No Yes No
As verbs, deceive is a hypernym of hoax; that is, deceive is a word with a broader meaning than hoax:
  • hoax: subject to a playful hoax or joke
  • deceive: be false to; be dishonest with
Other hypernyms of hoax include cozen, delude, lead on.
hoax (noun) deceive (noun)
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
hoax (verb) deceive (verb)
subject to a playful hoax or joke cause someone to believe an untruth
be false to; be dishonest with
Difference between hoax and deceive

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