deceit
Translation
deception, fraud, trickery
Examples
He was accused of deceit.
He was accused of deceit.
Her life was a web of deceit.
Her life was a web of deceit.
Grammar Patterns
((an act of deceit)) an act of tricking someone. His claim was an act of deceit.
((a web of deceit)) a complex series of lies. He was caught in a web of deceit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deception, fraud, trickery; Antonyms: honesty, truthfulness
Etymology
From Latin 'decipere' (to cheat), from 'de-' (from) + 'capere' (to take).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to deceive'. It's the act of deceiving.