Deceit: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธ
deceit
[ dษชหsiหt ]
in relationships
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
Synonyms
deception, dishonesty, fraud, trickery.
Examples of usage
- He had been leading a life of deceit for years, hiding his true intentions.
- The deceit in their relationship eventually led to a bitter breakup.
general
The quality of being deceitful; deception.
Synonyms
deception, disingenuousness, duplicity, fraudulence.
Examples of usage
- She was known for her deceit and manipulation of others for personal gain.
- His deceitful behavior caught up with him when the truth was revealed.
Translations
Translations of the word "deceit" in other languages:
๐ต๐น engano
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Betrug
๐ฎ๐ฉ penipuan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะผะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ oszustwo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฌบ็ (ใใพใ)
๐ซ๐ท tromperie
๐ช๐ธ engaรฑo
๐น๐ท aldatma
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์ (sogimsu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุฏุงุน
๐จ๐ฟ podvod
๐ธ๐ฐ podvod
๐จ๐ณ ๆฌบ้ช (qฤซpiร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ prevara
๐ฎ๐ธ svik
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแงแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aldatma
๐ฒ๐ฝ engaรฑo
Etymology
The word 'deceit' originated from the Latin word 'deceptio' which means 'a deceiving'. The concept of deceit has been present throughout human history, with instances of deception found in literature, politics, and personal relationships. Deceit is often associated with negative connotations due to its role in betraying trust and causing harm to others.
See also: deceitful, deceived, deceiver, deceivers, deception, deceptive, deceptively.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,121, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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