To trick, cheat, or deceive someone by lies or deceit, often to gain advantage or money.
詐欺師は高齢者を騙して預金を引き出させた。
The con artist tricked the elderly person into withdrawing money from their account.
友達を騙してゲームで勝とうとするのはよくない。
It's not right to cheat your friends to win at a game.
彼は巧妙な言い訳で会社を騙そうとしたが、すぐにばれた。
He tried to deceive the company with clever excuses, but he was found out quickly.
To coax, wheedle, or placate someone—i.e., to soothe or calm by tricking or persuading them.
子どもを騙して野菜を少しでも食べさせた。
I tricked the child into eating at least some vegetables.
彼女を安心させるために、冗談で状況は大丈夫だと騙した。
To put her at ease, I jokingly told her the situation was fine.
自分を騙してでも前向きに考えるしかないと思った。
I thought I had no choice but to deceive myself and think positively.