25 Synonyms for “Deceptive” and “Fake

Many words related to deceptive and fake exist, but some have specific senses for distinctive usage. Here are some alternatives to these terms and the related words deceitful and false and their connotations.

1. Assumed: pretended, as in “an assumed name,” referring to a pseudonym used to conceal one’s identity (and, as a verb, to pretend); also, several unrelated meanings

I tried to talk him out of it

Your friend told you he was going to shave his head. You told him it was a bad idea, but he did it anyway. Now his girlfriend is angry that he did it. You want to tell her what you said so that she doesn't get angry at you.
I tried to talk him out of it.

Phrasal Verbs Using “Turn”

It was a rainy night.  Joe was driving for a long time and he was tired. He saw a motel, but they were full and so they turned him away. When Joe found out they didn’t have a room, he turned away from the clerk in shock. Joe had to turn back to the highway and keep driving.

Tell a story

Telling stories is one of the most basic forms of communication. Most stories follow a common format in English:                                                                                                              

1. Setup: You describe the place, time, and what was happening.
2. Event: You talk about an interesting thing that happened.

As a Last Resort

This is a great phrase in English. It’s very commonly used as well.

If someone does something as “a last resort” it means they did it AFTER they considered all other options first.  This action was their last and least favourite option to choose.

Some examples will help clear this up for you…

Study phrases not words

The things that really annoy us.

What annoys you most in life? Here’s the list of really annoying things.

•  People who don’t cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze.
•  When you’re in a rush and someone in front of you is driving really slowly.