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Take the shadow for the substance

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo be easily deceived, credulous, superficial.
2.Verb↑ Sermons on Important Subjects, by Oliver Hulburd, Nathan S S Beman, Published by Francis Burnap, 1818, p. 111

Synonyms

ring hollowkeep shadylikequack like a duckmuddylie like a cheap ruggloomloomslimelie like a rugsemilikesomber
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