Trick (Verb)
Meaning
Deceive somebody; "We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The ad tried to trick viewers into believing it was a real news report.
- He tricked his sister into eating a spoonful of wasabi thinking it was guacamole.
- The scammer attempted to trick the elderly woman into giving out her bank account details.
- The marketing team tricked customers into purchasing more by offering a 'limited-time discount'.
- The magician was skilled at tricking the audience into believing he had supernatural powers.