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Having been tricked or deceived
“There is a delight on the part of the trickster who has had the superior wit to understand the mind of the fooled victim.”
To be cunningly tricked into doing something, usually in an incriminating way
“By amplifying radio signals, they would fool planes into unknowingly dropping their bombs in the safety of the open countryside.”
Past tense for to make jokes, especially for purposes of teasing someone
“The little boy would always fool with the villagers by crying wolf until nobody believed him any longer.”
Past tense for to fiddle, tamper or play with something
“I'll fool with the keys in my pocket, adjust my glasses, and make a lot of noise with change.”
(fool around) Past tense for to engage in amorous activity
“I would do anything for love, but I won't fool around. No, I won't do that.”
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