Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛp.ʃən/
noun the act of deceiving or the state of being deceived
A1 She was caught in a web of deception.
A2 The magician's deception left the audience in awe.
B1 The spy's deception was finally uncovered by the authorities.
B2 The company's deception of its customers led to a massive scandal.
C1 The politician's deception was exposed by investigative journalists.
C2 The mastermind behind the deception scheme was arrested and charged with fraud.
adjective deceptive or misleading
A1 She was caught in a deception scheme.
A2 The magician's deception trick amazed the audience.
B1 The politician's deception tactics were exposed by the media.
B2 The spy's deception skills were unmatched in the intelligence community.
C1 The master of deception, he could manipulate anyone into believing his lies.
C2 The art of deception is a dangerous game that requires skill and cunning.
formal The act of deception is considered unethical in most professional settings.
informal I can't believe she tried to pull off that deception on her boss.
slang Don't trust him, he's always up to some shady deception.
figurative The magician's deception left the audience in awe of his skills.
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