subreption

sub·rep·tion

noun \(ˌ)səb-ˈrep-shən\

Definition of SUBREPTION

: a deliberate misrepresentation; also : an inference drawn from it

— sub·rep·ti·tious \ˌsəb-ˌrep-ˈti-shəs\ adjective

— sub·rep·ti·tious·ly adverb

Origin of SUBREPTION

Late Latin subreption-, subreptio, from Latin, act of stealing, from subripere, surripere to take away secretly — more at surreptitious

First Known Use: 1600

Rhymes with SUBREPTION

conception, deception, exception, inception, perception, reception