Meaning of the word deception in English

What does deception mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deception

US /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

UK /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

the action of deceiving someone

Example:

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He was accused of practicing deception to gain an advantage.

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The whole story was a carefully constructed deception.

Synonym:

trickery fraud duplicity guile chicanery

a trick or scheme used to deceive someone

Example:

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The magician's act was full of clever deceptions.

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They uncovered a complex network of financial deceptions.

Synonym:

ruse ploy stratagem hoax trick