tr.v., -fooled, -fool·ing, -fools.
- To make a fool of.
- To hoodwink; deceive.
Dictionary:
be·fool (bĭ-fūl')
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| WordNet: befool |
The verb has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
make a fool or dupe of
Synonyms: fool, gull
Meaning #2:
fool or hoax
Synonyms: gull, dupe, slang, cod, fool, put on, take in, put one over, put one across
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