deceptive

The definition of deceptive is something that is misleading or that is presenting a lie.

(adjective)

An advertisement that presents untrue facts about the product is an example of an ad that would be described as deceptive.

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See deceptive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

deceiving or intended to deceive

Origin: Fr déceptif < LL deceptivus: see deceive & -ive

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See deceptive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Deceptive or tending to deceive.

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  • de·cepˈtive·ness noun

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