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Deceit
01
a tendency toward dishonesty, falseness, or misleading behavior
Examples
His reputation for deceit made colleagues wary of sharing confidential information.
The report accused the company of a culture of deceit that affected multiple departments.
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.
She exposed the deceit behind the advertisement and filed a consumer complaint.
03
a specific lie or trick intended to mislead or defraud
Examples
The apology was revealed as a deceit when the original message surfaced.
Investigators discovered several financial deceits hidden in the company's filings.
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