deceiving

Deceiving is defined as lying or creating, or allowing a mistaken impression.

(verb)

  1. When you tell your girlfriend that you went to the movies but you really went out to a bar, this is an example of when you are deceiving your girlfriend.
  2. When a person looks like she is very nice but she is actually very unkind, this is an example of when her looks are deceiving.

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