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Deceit
01
a tendency toward dishonesty, falseness, or misleading behavior
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
His reputation for deceit made colleagues wary of sharing confidential information.
02
the action or practice of causing someone to believe something false, especially by concealment, misrepresentation, or trickery
Examples
The scheme depended on the deceit of investors who never received promised returns.
03
a specific lie or trick intended to mislead or defraud
Examples
The apology was revealed as a deceit when the original message surfaced.
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