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deception
/ ɪˈɛʃə /
noun
the act of deceiving or the state of being deceived
something that deceives; trick
Other Word Forms
- nondeception noun
- predeception noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of deception1
Example Sentences
Another defendant, Laurent Kraemer, who - along with his gallery - was accused of failing to adequately check the chairs' authenticity before selling them on, were acquitted of deception by gross negligence.
Several victims who were duped by Sconce also offer testimonials about the deception.
Surely, some viewers see the wisdom in withholding that information and others resent Fraser’s deception.
“I’m proud of our team for seeing through the deception and holding those responsible accountable,” Pogue said.
Now “Teuchitlán” blares from protest banners, headlines and street graffiti, shorthand for a pervasive sense of deception and unease.
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When To Use
Deception is the act or practice of deceiving—lying, misleading, or otherwise hiding or distorting the truth. The related word deceit often means the same thing.Deception doesn’t just involve lying. It can consist of misrepresenting or omitting the truth or more complicated cover-ups. Anything that involves intentionally misleading someone is deception. People can even engage in self-deception by avoiding the truth.The word deception often implies a pattern of behavior, rather than a one-time act. The adjective deceptive can describe something that deceives or is intended to deceive. A person who engages in deception can be described as deceitful.Less commonly, the word deception can refer to an action, scheme, or trick intended to deceive, as in It was a clever deception, but I didn’t fall for it. Example: I’m sick of your constant lying and deception—I can’t trust anything you say!
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