English Dictionary
Definition of “deceit”
deceit (dɪˈsiːt
)
Definitions
noun
- the act or practice of deceiving
- a statement, act, or device intended to mislead; fraud; trick
- a tendency to deceive
Word Origin
C13: from Old French deceite, from deceivre to deceive
Synonyms
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lying,
fraud,
cheating,
deception,
hypocrisy,
cunning,
pretence,
treachery,
dishonesty,
guile,
artifice,
trickery,
misrepresentation,
duplicity,
subterfuge,
feint,
double-dealing,
chicanery,
wile,
dissimulation,
craftiness,
imposture,
fraudulence,
slyness,
deceitfulness,
underhandedness,
Usage examples
There had never been a Saviour to give him absolution from a lifetime of deceit.
Forbes, Bryan, A Song at Twilight (1989)This jungle trail runs from business to politics, from bankruptcy to deceit , from ambition to jealousy.
Business Today (1998)National's leader Bill English accused the Government of deceit about the state of the US/ New Zealand relationship.
New Zealand Herald (2003)The cesspit of deceit became more apparent with Glenn Hoddle's response to the penalty awarded to Chelsea.
Sun, News of the World (2001)They will stop at nothing to attack the United States, using brutal and ruthless tactics of deceit , intimidation and murder.
Salkie, Raphael, The Chomsky Update - Linguistics and Politics (1990)
