befooling

(noun) derision of someone or something as foolish or absurd or inconsistent. Synonyms: stultification.

(verb) make a fool or dupe of. Synonyms: fool, gull, befool.

(verb) fool or hoax. Synonyms: gull, dupe, slang, befool, cod, fool, put on, take in, put one over, put one across. Examples: "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone." "You can't fool me!."