1. people who deliberately mislead or trick others; people who practice deception
Usage: plural of deceiver; common in both formal and informal contexts

Examples

• The con artists were skilled deceivers who fooled many people out of their money.
• History is full of deceivers who manipulated public opinion for personal gain.
• She warned her friends about the deceivers operating in the online marketplace.
• The detective was trained to spot deceivers by observing their body language.
• Deceivers often use flattery and false promises to gain trust.
• The novel's protagonist discovers that several of her closest friends are deceivers.