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deceit

[dɪˈsiːt]

deceit Definition

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

Using deceit: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was guilty of deceit and manipulation to get what he wanted.

  • Example

    The company's deceitful advertising practices were exposed by the media.

  • Example

    She saw through his deceit and refused to be fooled.

  • Example

    The politician's deceit was uncovered by investigative journalists.

deceit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deceit

Antonyms for deceit

Idioms Using deceit

  • to believe something that is not true, often in order to avoid facing a difficult reality

    Example

    He was deceiving himself if he thought he could pass the exam without studying.

  • to deceive or mislead someone

    Example

    The false information led him astray and caused him to make a costly mistake.

  • pull the wool over someone's eyes

    to deceive or trick someone

    Example

    He thought he could pull the wool over her eyes, but she saw right through his lies.

Phrases with deceit

  • to engage in the act of deceiving others

    Example

    He was known to practice deceit in order to gain an advantage over his competitors.

  • an outward appearance that is intended to deceive or mislead others

    Example

    Her friendly demeanor was just a deceitful appearance to hide her true intentions.

  • to create a complex and tangled network of lies and deception

    Example

    The con artist was able to weave a web of deceit that fooled even the most skeptical of people.

Origins of deceit

from Old French 'deceite', from Latin 'deceptio', meaning 'a deceiving'

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Summary: deceit in Brief

The term 'deceit' [dɪˈsiːt] refers to the act of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth. It can take many forms, from simple lies to complex webs of deception. Examples include 'The politician's deceit was uncovered by investigative journalists.' and 'She saw through his deceit and refused to be fooled.' Idioms like 'deceive oneself' and 'pull the wool over someone's eyes' add nuance to the concept.