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Deception - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

deception

/dɪˈsɛpʃən/ /dɪˈsɛpʃən/

Definition:

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

Synonyms:

deceit, trickery, fraud, dishonesty

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

honesty, truthfulness

Common Collocations:

deliberate deception, practice deception, uncover deception, master of deception

Derivatives:

deceptive, deceptively, deceiver

Usage Tips:

Use "deception" to describe intentional misleading acts; avoid confusing it with accidental mistakes or misunderstandings.

Common Phrases:

web of deception, artful deception, cloak of deception

Etymology:

From Latin "decipere," meaning "to deceive," via Old French "decevoir."

Examples:

  • 1. The magician's act relied on clever deception to amaze the audience.
  • 2. She saw through his deception and confronted him about the lies.
  • 3. Deception in relationships often leads to broken trust and heartache.
  • 4. The spy used deception to gather secret information undetected.
  • 5. His apology seemed sincere, but I suspected further deception behind his words.

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