Deceit
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British pronunciation/dɪsˈiːt/
American pronunciation/dəˈsit/, /dɪˈsit/

Definition & Meaning of "deceit"

Deceit
01

the act or practice of misleading or lying to others

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She wore a mask of kindness, hiding her deceit from those around her.
The lawyer uncovered the deceit in the witness's testimony.
02

the intentional act of misleading or tricking someone

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Behind his charming demeanor lay a history of deceit and manipulation.
The scandal revealed years of corporate deceit and cover-ups.
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a misleading falsehood

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