Trick into Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɹɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
TRIK IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
tɹˈɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ
tr-IK IN-tuh
Definition
To make someone do something by deceiving or misleading them, often by lying or using a sneaky plan.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe a situation where someone is manipulated into doing something they wouldn't do otherwise. Usually takes the form 'trick someone into doing something'. Not formal. Related to deception and often negative.
Spanish: engañar para que - engañar a alguien para quePortuguese (BR): enganar para - fazer alguém (fazer algo) por enganoPortuguese (PT): enganar para - levar alguém a (fazer algo) por enganoChinese (Simplified): 骗...去做Chinese (Traditional): 騙...去做Hindi: धोखे से (कुछ करवाना)Arabic: يخدع لِـBengali: ঠকিয়ে করানো - প্রতারণার মাধ্যমে বাধ্য করাRussian: обманом заставить - ввести в заблуждение чтобыJapanese: だまして～させるVietnamese: lừa để - dụ ai đó làm gì bằng mưu mẹoKorean: 속여서 ~하게 하다Turkish: aldatıp yaptırmakUrdu: دھوکے سے کرواناIndonesian: menipu agar - membujuk dengan tipu daya
Example Sentences
She tricked him into telling her the secret.
basic
The salesman tricked me into buying something I didn't need.
basic
Don't let anyone trick you into doing something dangerous.
basic
He tricked her into thinking it was her birthday and threw a surprise party.
natural
My brother tricked me into cleaning his room by saying Mom told him to.
natural
Scammers will try to trick you into giving them your password.
natural