Inherited from Middle English deceyvour, from Anglo-Norman decevour; by surface analysis, deceive +‎ -er.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /dɪˈsiːvə(ɹ)/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /dɪˈsivɚ/

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• Rhymes: -iːvə(ɹ)

deceiver (plural deceivers)

1. A person who lies or deceives.

   Synonyms: see Thesaurus:deceiver

   • 1983, Matt Johnson, “The Sinking Feeling”, in Soul Mining, performed by The The:

     My memory my fond deceiver / Is turning all my past into pain / While I'm being raped by progress / Tomorrow's world is here to stay

2. (usually preceded by "the") Another name for Satan.

   Synonyms: see Thesaurus:Satan

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