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deception

[dɪˈsɛpʃən]

deception Definition

  • 1the act of making someone believe something that is not true
  • 2the state of being deceived or misled

Using deception: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deception" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company was accused of deception in its advertising.

  • Example

    She used deception to get what she wanted.

  • Example

    The magician's trick was an illusion created by deception.

  • Example

    The spy's cover was blown due to a deception.

deception Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for deception

Idioms Using deception

  • to be aware of and involved in a deception

    Example

    The whole team was in on the deception to fool their opponents.

  • see through someone's deception

    to recognize and understand that someone is trying to deceive you

    Example

    I saw through his deception and realized he was lying to me.

  • deceiving one's enemy is a legitimate strategy in warfare

    Example

    In war, deception is the art of war, and it can be used to gain an advantage over the enemy.

Phrases with deception

  • self-deception

    the act of deceiving oneself or the state of being deceived by oneself

    Example

    He was engaging in self-deception when he thought he could quit smoking anytime he wanted.

  • a visual deception caused by the brain's misinterpretation of visual stimuli

    Example

    The picture looked like it was moving, but it was just an optical illusion.

  • a visual illusion that makes a flat image appear three-dimensional

    Example

    The painting used deception of depth to create a realistic effect.

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Summary: deception in Brief

The term 'deception' [dɪˈsɛpʃən] refers to the act of making someone believe something that is not true or the state of being deceived or misled. It can be used in various contexts, such as advertising, personal relationships, or espionage. Examples include 'The company was accused of deception in its advertising.' and 'The spy's cover was blown due to a deception.' Phrases like 'self-deception' and idioms like 'see through someone's deception' further illustrate the concept.

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