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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as in deceitfulness
the tendency to tell lies
she's completely free of deceit
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Recent Examples of deceit
Its story is already dark and moody with themes of death, grief, deceit, revenge and bug-eating.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
The executive further lauded Rodrigo for fighting for the aforementioned rights, and acknowledging and showing empathy for issues — love, break-ups, learning how to drive, deceit — with which some young people struggle.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
The film depicts a struggling impersonator of P. Ramlee, Malaysia’s most famous film director, who lives a life of deceit while trying to pay off debts and save his sister’s life.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Entrepreneurs, as well as their investors, partners, and employees risk becoming complicit in deceit when reality does not meet expectations.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
The executive further lauded Rodrigo for fighting for the aforementioned rights, and acknowledging and showing empathy for issues — love, break-ups, learning how to drive, deceit — with which some young people struggle.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
The film depicts a struggling impersonator of P. Ramlee, Malaysia’s most famous film director, who lives a life of deceit while trying to pay off debts and save his sister’s life.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Entrepreneurs, as well as their investors, partners, and employees risk becoming complicit in deceit when reality does not meet expectations.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deceit
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In firing off nuclear threats, Putin is burnishing his role as a master of deception.Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This is a game of deception after all, and everyone is in on it.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is also conflicting data on how well these assessments correct for dishonesty.Lori Landrum, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But Biden’s pardon doesn’t just showcase his penchant for dishonesty.Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s lawsuit, which was filed in Iowa state court in Polk County, accuses the outlet and pollster of violating Iowa’s consumer fraud laws by engaging in deception.Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the banking sector, AI presents opportunities in fraud management, improved customer service, and enhanced operational efficiency.Frank Sorrentino, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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David slayed the giant with a slingshot; Esther by her cunning saved her people.Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over time, guile took on the connotation of deceitful cunning in English, emerging in Middle English around the 12th century.Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Deceit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deceit. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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