Deceit
Definition
(noun) The act of deceiving or misleading
Examples
“Their entire relationship was built on deceit, leaving both parties disillusioned.”
“Deceit doesn't hold up for long.”
“She caught the deceit in his email before lunch.”
“At the poker table, deceit was part of his game.”
“By Tuesday, the manager admitted the deceit and apologized to the staff.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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