deceiver
- A person or thing that deceives, meaning they cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage. nounThe con artist was a skilled deceiver, tricking people out of their money with ease.She felt betrayed when she discovered that her friend was a deceiver, spreading false rumors about her.
- A person who leads others to believe something that is not true, often by concealing or misrepresenting the truth. nounThe deceiver managed to convince everyone that he was a qualified doctor, despite having no medical training.In the story, the deceiver is eventually caught and punished for his lies.