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deception

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ · UK /dɪˈsepʃən/

deception means: Making someone believe something false through lies, actions, or appearances.

noun

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Making someone believe something false through lies, actions, or appearances.

  • Their friendship was built on deception.
  • She discovered his deception when she checked the receipts.
  • The false uniforms were part of a clever deception.

Similar words: deceit, trickery, dishonesty

Opposites: honesty

Common phrases: deliberate deception, through deception, an act of deception, an elaborate deception

Questions about deception

What does deception mean?

Making someone believe something false through lies, actions, or appearances.

What is deception in other languages?

Türkçe: aldatma · Español: engaño · Français: tromperie · Deutsch: Täuschung · Italiano: inganno · 日本語: 欺き

How do you pronounce deception?

In American English /dɪˈsɛpʃən/; in British English /dɪˈsepʃən/.

How do you use deception in a sentence?

Their friendship was built on deception. She discovered his deception when she checked the receipts.

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