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- pronunciation:
- dih
sit
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noun |
| definition 1: |
Deceit is the act of lying, tricking, or cheating.
Liam's parents didn't want him to go downtown with the older boys, but Liam used deceit so he could go. He told them a lie about where he was going.Some people get money through deceit rather than working honestly. |
| definition 2: |
When someone is full of deceit, it means that they usually tell lies and try to trick people.
Lucia thought Molly liked her until she realized Molly was full of deceit.- synonyms:
- falseness
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| related words: |
cunning |
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