1
as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
a rise to power that was marked by treachery and deceit
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2
as in deceitfulness
the tendency to tell lies
she's completely free of deceit
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Recent Examples of deceit
Where his boss, Trump, screams his deceits in between stories of batteries and sinking boats, Vance delivered them covered in sugar and serenity.
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Everything about Sebastien had been a deceit, a masquerade.
—Sheila Heti, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
Without this ability, the digital landscape will remain increasingly vulnerable to manipulation and deceit.
—Steven Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit claimed violation of California’s unfair competition law, the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, deceit by concealment, negligence, breach of express warranty, invasion of privacy and unjust enrichment.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Everything about Sebastien had been a deceit, a masquerade.
—Sheila Heti, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
Without this ability, the digital landscape will remain increasingly vulnerable to manipulation and deceit.
—Steven Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit claimed violation of California’s unfair competition law, the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, deceit by concealment, negligence, breach of express warranty, invasion of privacy and unjust enrichment.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deceit
Noun
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The series was loosely inspired by the non-fiction book The Woman Who Fooled the World, written by Beau Donelly and Nick Toscano, the two journalists who uncovered the details of Gibson’s deception.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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One of the great joys of the U.S. version of The Traitors is watching familiar faces across the reality TV map converge in a game of strategy and deception (and, yes, mehrduhr).—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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Christina Corpus’ two-year tenure as San Mateo County sheriff has been plagued by dishonesty, conflicts of interest and her creation of a retaliatory and abusive work environment.—
Mercury News Editorial,
The Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Yes, but: If terminated, Norris receives pay and benefits for six months unless he's fired for specific reasons outlined in the contract, including willful dishonesty or fraud.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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But the directive did appear to cover Pell grants, housing vouchers, and such disparate programs as Medicaid fraud prevention and gun safety services.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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The fraud complaint indicated that voter registration cards were altered.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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Gilded by privilege and cunning, Glinda is a popular young woman who desires to wield magic.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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There’s an unapologetic cunning at the heart of this series, and a mercurial spirit that’s as slippery as blood on an Italian marble floor.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2024
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“Deceit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deceit. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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