[js1138]

still waiting for a reply to 920

You know, I'm the only one here trying to engage you in a productive discussion, so why not respond?

[Aric2000]

He doesn't want a productive discussion, that was never his goal in the first place, but keep trying, maybe we will be pleasantly surprised.

[f.Christian]

Main Entry: de·ceive
Pronunciation: di-'sEv
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): de·ceived; de·ceiv·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French deceivre, from Latin decipere, from de- + capere to take -- more at HEAVE
Date: 13th century
transitive senses
1 archaic : ENSNARE
2 a obsolete : to be false to b archaic : to fail to fulfill
3 obsolete : CHEAT
4 : to cause to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid
5 archaic : to while away
intransitive senses : to practice deceit; also : to give a false impression < appearances can deceive >
- de·ceiv·er noun
- de·ceiv·ing·ly /-'sE-vi[ng]-lE/ adverb
synonyms DECEIVE, MISLEAD, DELUDE, BEGUILE mean to lead astray or frustrate usually by underhandedness. DECEIVE implies imposing a false idea or belief that causes ignorance, bewilderment, or helplessness < tried to deceive me about the cost >. MISLEAD implies a leading astray that may or may not be intentional < I was misled by the confusing sign >. DELUDE implies deceiving so thoroughly as to obscure the truth < we were deluded into thinking we were safe >. BEGUILE stresses the use of charm and persuasion in deceiving < was beguiled by false promises >.