Liar vs. Deceiver — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Liar and Deceiver
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Definitions
Liar
One that tells lies.
Deceiver
To cause to believe what is not true; mislead.
Liar
One who frequently tells lies.
Deceiver
(Archaic) To catch by guile; ensnare.
Liar
A swabber responsible for cleaning the outside parts of the ship rather than the cabins, a role traditionally assigned to a person caught telling a lie the previous week.
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Deceiver
To practice deceit.
Liar
A person who knowingly utters falsehood; one who lies.
Deceiver
To give a false impression
Appearances can deceive.
Liar
A person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
Deceiver
A person who lies or deceives.
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Deceiver
(usually preceded by "the") Another name for Satan.
Deceiver
One who deceives; one who leads into error; a cheat; an impostor.
The deceived and the deceiver are his.
Deceiver
Someone who leads you to believe something that is not true