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deception
/ dɪˈsɛpʃən /
noun
- the act of deceiving or the state of being deceived
- something that deceives; trick
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Other Words From
- nonde·ception noun
- prede·ception noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of deception1
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Example Sentences
He refused to be drawn on whether the authors might be guilty of a deliberately deception.
She is against the patriarchy, especially when personified in villainous ogres like the Duke of Deception.
They see collusion and deception and they say Ankara is determined to subjugate them.
I felt like that was one of the first moments you ever see Alicia caught in an act of deception.
I loved the volatility to his reaction and the deception, and then her walking away with the security guards to the elevator.
Deception does not suit the part of a protector, and, when one can do anything without question, where is the use of deception?
With the shrewd cleverness that scarcely ever deserted her, she had forced her temper into the service of deception.
In all kinds of deception the Chinese are great adepts, and decidedly more than a match for any Europeans.
It seemed to him as if no punishment or penance could atone for such deception and for so great a crime.
Deception, so hateful to her truthful soul, she was compelled to carry on even against her trusting husband.
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