Trick into
verb
To deceive someone in order to make them do something.
She tricked him into giving her his password.
Often appears as...
- tricked into believing
- tricked into thinking
verb
To manipulate situations to make someone act in a desired way.
He was tricked into accepting the unfair deal.
Often appears as...
- tricked into agreeing
- tricked into accepting
verb
To deceive someone in order to make them do something.
She tricked him into giving her his password.
Often appears as...
- tricked into believing
- tricked into thinking
verb
To manipulate situations to make someone act in a desired way.
He was tricked into accepting the unfair deal.
Often appears as...
- tricked into agreeing
- tricked into accepting
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The phrase often implies someone was negatively affected by the deception.
She tricked him into buying a fake ticket.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwanted Action
Used when the action performed is not in the best interest of the person tricked.
I can't believe I was tricked into eating that spicy food!
Pro Tip 3/3Manipulative Skill
Indicates a level of skill or cunning in the person doing the tricking.
The salesman tricked customers into expensive upgrades.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The phrase often implies someone was negatively affected by the deception.
She tricked him into buying a fake ticket.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwanted Action
Used when the action performed is not in the best interest of the person tricked.
I can't believe I was tricked into eating that spicy food!
Pro Tip 3/3Manipulative Skill
Indicates a level of skill or cunning in the person doing the tricking.
The salesman tricked customers into expensive upgrades.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The phrase often implies someone was negatively affected by the deception.
She tricked him into buying a fake ticket.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwanted Action
Used when the action performed is not in the best interest of the person tricked.
I can't believe I was tricked into eating that spicy food!
Pro Tip 3/3Manipulative Skill
Indicates a level of skill or cunning in the person doing the tricking.
The salesman tricked customers into expensive upgrades.
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