DECEPTIVE Synonyms
There are 20 synonyms of the word
deceptive.
(exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word deceptive. (close relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word deceptive. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DECEPTIVE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | misleading | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | delusory | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | artful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | beguiling | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | deceitful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | delusive | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | dishonest | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | disingenuous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | duplicitous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | false | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | fraudulent | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | illusory | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 13 | insincere | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | shifty | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | treacherous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 16 | tricky | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 17 | untrue | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 18 | untrustworthy | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 19 | untruthful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 20 | deceiving | adjectiveadj |
Best Hypernyms For DECEPTIVE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
deceptive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
deceitful
delusive
dishonest
dishonesty
fallacious
false
fraudulent
misleading
specious
trickery
untrue
untruthful
