To deliberately mislead someone or to create a false impression.
Natural examples
Der Verkäufer wollte die Kundin über den Preis täuschen.
The seller wanted to mislead the customer about the price.
Lass dich von der ruhigen Oberfläche nicht täuschen.
Do not be misled by the calm surface.
Die Werbung täuschte viele Menschen über die Wirkung des Produkts.
The advertisement misled many people about the product's effects.
Usage note
Täuschen can mean deliberately misleading someone, or causing a false impression without intent, as with misleading light. Sich täuschen, “to be mistaken,” is a separate sense.
Mini-lesson: täuschen
To deliberately mislead someone or to create a false impression. Täuschen can mean deliberately misleading someone, or causing a false impression without intent, as with misleading light. Sich täuschen, “to be mistaken,” is a separate sense.
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