as in deceit
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
a telemarketing company with a reputation for deception
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Recent Examples of deception
Nothing wrong with indulging in a little self-care, but be mindful of deception and illusions under this transit.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
This hypothesis required the determination of a motive sufficient to fuel such a lifelong deception.
—Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Since its launch, in 2011—a direct response to the 2008 financial crisis—the CFPB has focused on protecting Americans from various forms of financial fraud and deception.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
The show, starring Kaitlyn Dever as Gibson, explores the dangers of misinformation in the wellness industry and the impact of Gibson's deception on those who followed her advice.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
This hypothesis required the determination of a motive sufficient to fuel such a lifelong deception.
—Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Since its launch, in 2011—a direct response to the 2008 financial crisis—the CFPB has focused on protecting Americans from various forms of financial fraud and deception.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
The show, starring Kaitlyn Dever as Gibson, explores the dangers of misinformation in the wellness industry and the impact of Gibson's deception on those who followed her advice.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deception
Noun
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Much of the series’ pathos hinges on the growing schism between mother and son as Kanan begins to understand the horrors of Raq’s machinations and deceit (including tricking him into assassinating his biological father), leading him to try to go into business for himself.—
Robyn Bahr,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Thirteen showed signs of possible deceit or suspicious activity.—
Donna McGuire,
Ian Cummings,
and Glenn E. Rice,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After Elizabeth Holmes lost her last-ditch effort to overturn her 2022 fraud conviction by a federal appeals court on Monday, Feb. 24, the former Theranos founder responded to the decision from behind bars.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, researchers revealed that tens of thousands of Android TV boxes being used in homes, schools, and businesses were equipped with secret backdoors that allowed them to be used in a host of cybercrime and online fraud.—
Lily Hay Newman,
WIRED,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For Mirren, the cunning and cruelty of Whitfield is a timely example of power corrupting absolutely.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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Gilded by privilege and cunning, Glinda is a popular young woman who desires to wield magic.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Deception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deception. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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