noun
deception
dih-SEHP-shuhn
noun
1
An action or scheme designed to make someone believe something untrue.
"The fraud involved an elaborate deception spanning several years."
"Magicians rely on deception to create their illusions."
How to Use Deception
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of tricking someone, or a specific trick used to mislead.
Common pairings
practice deception
an elaborate deception
uncover the deception
Word Forms
deceptions plural
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Etymology
From Latin decipere, "to deceive," via Old French decepcion.