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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.

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

His career was ruined by lies and deceit.

cloak of deceit

deception, dishonesty, fraud, trickery, duplicity

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deception, dishonesty, fraud, trickery

Entry 2

dishonesty, fraud, trickery, deception, duplicity

honesty, truthfulness, sincerity, transparency, truth

Entry 1

honesty, truthfulness, sincerity, transparency

Entry 2

honesty, truth

practice deceit, acts of deceit, deliberate deceit, lies and deceit, cloak of deceit, deceitful behavior

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practice deceit, acts of deceit, deliberate deceit

Entry 2

lies and deceit, cloak of deceit, deceitful behavior

the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if...

The action of making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.

the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something...

The ability to judge well and understand good from bad or analyze situations

an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom

a combination of different substances or elements