engañar

Definitions of engañar
  1. verb
    give false or misleading information to
    synonyms: despistar
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    exagerar, magnificar
    to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
    enfatizar
    place special or excessive emphasis on
    alardear, fanfarronear, jactarse, ufanarse
    show off
    echarle teatro, embellecer, hinchar, meter paja
    add details to
    type of:
    comunicar, informar
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
  2. verb
    defeat by more skillful maneuvering
    synonyms: burlar
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    type of:
    triunfar
    get the better of
  3. verb
    be false to; be dishonest with
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