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deception
deception /dɪˈsep.ʃən/ noun [C or U]
► C2 the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage: » He was found guilty of obtaining money by deception.Thesaurus+: ↑Lies, lying and hypocrisy , ↑Dishonest peopleWord Builder:–Nouns: deceit, deception, deceiver–Adjectives: deceitful, deceptive–Verbs: deceive–Adverbs: deceptively• • • Extra Examples:» He said that the government was guilty of deception by exaggerating the figures.» He was arrested on charges of attempted deception when he tried to use a stolen credit card.» Police uncovered a shocking story of lies, deception and blackmail.» It wasn't really magic - just some kind of clever visual deception.» Her husband was a practised liar, capable of extraordinary deception. |