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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

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