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Deceit

noun
/dɪˈsiːt/

Meaning

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
The act of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

Example Sentences

His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.

His career was ruined by lies and deceit.

Example Expressions

cloak of deceit

Synonyms

deception, dishonesty, fraud, trickery, duplicity
Entry 1
deception, dishonesty, fraud, trickery
Entry 2
dishonesty, fraud, trickery, deception, duplicity

Antonyms

honesty, truthfulness, sincerity, transparency, truth
Entry 1
honesty, truthfulness, sincerity, transparency
Entry 2
honesty, truth

Collocations

practice deceit, acts of deceit, deliberate deceit, lies and deceit, cloak of deceit, deceitful behavior
Entry 1
practice deceit, acts of deceit, deliberate deceit
Entry 2
lies and deceit, cloak of deceit, deceitful behavior

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