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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈsiːt/
deceit means: The act of deliberately making someone believe something that is not true.
noun
DISHONEST BEHAVIOURC1
The act of deliberately making someone believe something that is not true.
- Their relationship was built on deceit.
- She discovered years of lies and deceit.
- Can trust survive such deliberate deceit?
DISHONEST ACTC2
A particular lie or trick used to make someone believe something false.
- It was a cruel deceit.
- He finally admitted his little deceits.
- She uncovered a series of deceits in his account.
Questions about deceit
What does deceit mean?
The act of deliberately making someone believe something that is not true.
What is deceit in other languages?
Türkçe: aldatma · Español: engaño · Français: tromperie · Deutsch: Täuschung · Italiano: inganno · 日本語: 欺瞞
How do you pronounce deceit?
It is pronounced /dɪˈsiːt/.
How do you use deceit in a sentence?
Their relationship was built on deceit. She discovered years of lies and deceit.
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