deception
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ · UK /dɪˈsepʃən/
deception means: Making someone believe something false through lies, actions, or appearances.
noun
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Making someone believe something false through lies, actions, or appearances.
- Their friendship was built on deception.
- She discovered his deception when she checked the receipts.
- The false uniforms were part of a clever deception.
Questions about deception
What does deception mean?
Making someone believe something false through lies, actions, or appearances.
What is deception in other languages?
Türkçe: aldatma · Español: engaño · Français: tromperie · Deutsch: Täuschung · Italiano: inganno · 日本語: 欺き
How do you pronounce deception?
In American English /dɪˈsɛpʃən/; in British English /dɪˈsepʃən/.
How do you use deception in a sentence?
Their friendship was built on deception. She discovered his deception when she checked the receipts.
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