🎭deceit

noun
/dɪˈsiːt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

His career was ruined by lies and deceit.

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

Example Expressions

cloak of deceit

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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