Deceit: meaning, definitions and examples

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deceit

[ dɪˈsiːt ]

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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.

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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.

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general

To deceive or mislead someone through lies or dishonesty.

Synonyms

cheat, fool, mislead, trick

Examples of usage

He tried to deceit his way out of trouble by blaming others.
She deceitfully manipulated the situation to her advantage.

Translations

Translations of the word "deceit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 engano

🇮🇳 धोखा

🇩🇪 Betrug

🇮🇩 penipuan

🇺🇦 обман

🇵🇱 oszustwo

🇯🇵 欺瞞 (ぎまん)

🇫🇷 tromperie

🇪🇸 engaño

🇹🇷 aldatma

🇰🇷 속임수 (sogimsu)

🇸🇦 خداع

🇨🇿 podvod

🇸🇰 podvod

🇨🇳 欺骗 (qīpiàn)

🇸🇮 prevara

🇮🇸 svik

🇰🇿 алдау

🇬🇪 მოტყუება

🇦🇿 aldatma

🇲🇽 engaño

Word origin

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.