Synonyms of befooling

Noun

1. stultification, befooling, derision

usage: derision of someone or something as foolish or absurd or inconsistent

Verb

1. fool, gull, befool, deceive, lead on, delude, cozen

usage: make a fool or dupe of

2. gull, dupe, slang, befool, cod, fool, put on, take in, put one over, put one across, deceive, betray, lead astray

usage: fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!"