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Polygraph :: Polygraph (n.) An instrument for detecting deceptive statements by a subject, by measuring several physiological states of the subject, such as pulse, heartbeat, and sweating. The instrument records these parameters on a strip of paper while the subject is asked questions designed to elicit emotional responses when the subject tries to deceive the interrogator. Also called lie detector.

Snide :: Snide (a.) Tricky; deceptive; contemptible; as, a snide lawyer; snide goods..

Illusion :: Illusion (n.) An unreal image presented to the bodily or mental vision; a deceptive appearance; a false show; mockery; hallucination.

Pseudomorph :: Pseudomorph (n.) An irregular or deceptive form.

Gild :: Gild (v. t.) To give a fair but deceptive outward appearance to; to embellish; as, to gild a lie..

Double-handed :: Double-handed (a.) Deceitful; deceptive.

Deceptive :: Deceptive (a.) Tending to deceive; having power to mislead, or impress with false opinions; as, a deceptive countenance or appearance..

Deceptiveness :: Deceptiveness (n.) The power or habit of deceiving; tendency or aptness to deceive.

Inveigle :: Inveigle (v. t.) To lead astray as if blind; to persuade to something evil by deceptive arts or flattery; to entice; to insnare; to seduce; to wheedle.

Siren :: Siren (n.) Something which is insidious or deceptive.

Deceptory :: Deceptory (a.) Deceptive.

Jesuitism :: Jesuitism (n.) Cunning; deceit; deceptive practices to effect a purpose; subtle argument; -- an opprobrious use of the word.

Deceptivity :: Deceptivity (n.) Deceptiveness; a deception; a sham.

Falsifier :: Falsifier (n.) One who falsifies, or gives to a thing a deceptive appearance; a liar..

Delusive :: Delusive (a.) Apt or fitted to delude; tending to mislead the mind; deceptive; beguiling; delusory; as, delusive arts; a delusive dream..

Subtleness :: Subtle (superl.) Smooth and deceptive.

Claptrap :: Claptrap (a.) Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal..

Stratagemical :: Stratagem (n.) An artifice or trick in war for deceiving the enemy; hence, in general, artifice; deceptive device; secret plot; evil machination..

Hoax :: Hoax (n.) A deception for mockery or mischief; a deceptive trick or story; a practical joke.

Sirenical :: Sirenical (a.) Like, or appropriate to, a siren; fascinating; deceptive..

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