How to sign deceive in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand behind the index finger of your non-dominant hand. Both hands should be oriented away from yourself. Move your dominant hand forward until it is in contact with your index finger.

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Sequential Breakdown of deceive

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of deceive

End of Sign

Final Frame of deceive

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for deceive
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for deceive
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

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