English

trick

tɹɪk, trɪk
Meaning: to deceive; to fool
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: trɪk

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base trick
3rd person singular present tricks
Present participle tricking
Past tricked
Will future will trick
Going-to future going to trick
Imperative negative don't trick / do not trick

Example sentences

He tried to trick me into giving him my password.
He tried to trick me into giving him my password.
The scammer tried to trick the old woman into giving him her bank details.
The scammer tried to trick the old woman into giving him her bank details.

Usage Notes

Often used with 'into' + -ing verb to describe the goal of the deception.

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