Pronunciation: /dɪˈsit/
noun the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
A1 She was shocked to discover the deceit of her best friend.
A2 The salesman's deceitful tactics were quickly exposed.
B1 The politician's deceit was uncovered by investigative journalists.
B2 The company's deceitful practices led to a major scandal.
C1 His deceit knew no bounds, as he manipulated everyone around him.
C2 The mastermind behind the elaborate deceit was finally apprehended by authorities.
formal The businessman was caught in a web of deceit after it was discovered he had been embezzling funds.
informal I can't believe she lied to her friend like that, what a deceitful move!
slang Don't trust him, he's full of deceit and will stab you in the back.
figurative The deceitful whispers of doubt clouded her judgement and led her astray.
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