1
as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
a rise to power that was marked by treachery and deceit
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2
as in deceitfulness
the tendency to tell lies
she's completely free of deceit
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Recent Examples of deceit
Every fraudulent claim becomes part of the data used to set next year’s rates, creating a feedback loop where today’s deceit has the potential to become tomorrow’s financial burden.
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Paulina Wierzbicka, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
When confronted, deceit turns their romantic evening into a darkly comedic nightmare.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
The nation has now paid a steep price for its deceit and deception.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
After all, every spy traffics in manipulation and deceit.
—Rav Grewal-Kök
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
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Paulina Wierzbicka, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
When confronted, deceit turns their romantic evening into a darkly comedic nightmare.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025
The nation has now paid a steep price for its deceit and deception.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
After all, every spy traffics in manipulation and deceit.
—Rav Grewal-Kök
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deceit
Noun
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The deception here is the notion that these four men are playing against one another, cards or dice or some type of game.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Clown references imply the fans are in on Swift's schemes, here for the deception and recognize the serious undertones beneath the singer's stage makeup.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Unrestricted access without guidance can breed dependency, misinformation, or even academic dishonesty.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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His previous troubles hinted at similar dishonesty as his Viagra shenanigans.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the rise of AI and sophisticated fraud techniques means organizations are managing today's threats with yesterday's tools.—
Chris McHenry,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Administration has been seeking unprecedented access to data, held by the states, on Medicaid and food-stamp beneficiaries, ostensibly as part of a push to eliminate fraud and waste, but actually for the purpose of immigration enforcement.—
Fergus McIntosh,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Despite being outnumbered fifty-to-one by the Five Families of the Italian Mafia, the Westies’ legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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Despite being outnumbered 50-to-1 by the Five Families of the Italian mafia, the Westies’ legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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“Deceit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deceit. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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