deception

/dɪˈsɛpʃən/ · noun

Meaning

An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.

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Related words

dissimulation(English)dissembling(English)deceit(English)trick(English)misrepresentation(English)illusion(English)legerdemain(English)magic trick(English)fortitude(English)deceive(English)deceptive(English)dummy(English)

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