deception
Translation
deception, trickery, deceit
Examples
His deception was finally discovered.
His deception was finally discovered.
The magician's trick was a clever deception.
The magician's trick was a clever deception.
Grammar Patterns
((an act of)) deception an act of making someone believe something that is not true His plan was an act of deception.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deceit, fraud, trickery; Antonyms: honesty, truthfulness
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (away) + 'capere' (to take), meaning 'to take away' or ensnare.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the noun form of the verb 'to deceive'.