deceit

nounB2 · Upper-intermediate

Making someone believe something that is not true.

Meaning of «deceit»

noun

making someone believe something that is not true

Her whole plan was based on deceit and lies.

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The difference between similar words

dishonest behavior to gain something

dishonestythe general word for not being honestDishonesty at work can cost you your job.

cheatingbreaking rules to win, for example in testsCheating in exams is not allowed at our school.

deceitlying or hiding the truth to fool someoneHer deceit hurt us all when we learned the truth.

frauda crime: tricking people to get their moneyHe went to prison for tax fraud.

Word family

deceive B2 · verbdeceit B2 · noundeception C1 · noundeceptive B2 · adjectivedeceptively C1 · adverb

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