deception
Translation
deception, deceit, trickery
Examples
He was accused of deception.
He was accused of deception.
It was a clever deception to fool the enemy.
It was a clever deception to fool the enemy.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the act of hiding the truth. He was accused of deception.
((countable)) a trick intended to deceive. It was a clever deception.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deceit, trickery, fraud; Antonyms: honesty, truthfulness, sincerity.
Etymology
From Latin 'decipere', meaning 'to ensnare' or 'to cheat'. It combines 'de-' (from) + 'capere' (to take).
Memory Tips
Deception is the noun form of the verb 'to deceive'. If you deceive someone, you are practicing deception.