verb
- to make a fool of; to deceive or trick
Usage: archaic; third person singular present
Examples
- He befools his audience with clever sleight of hand.
- The con artist befools unsuspecting tourists with fake jewelry.
- She befools herself into thinking the plan will work.
- The magician befools everyone with his elaborate illusions.
- Don’t let his smooth talk befool you into making a bad decision.