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/dɪˈsɛpʃən/ · noun
An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy..
deliberate deception
pure deception
She got the money out of the tourist by deception.
The Priest also places a moral barrier between himself and his tale by establishing himself as an "unreliable narrator" capable of deception and irony. Thus, through his habit of speaking equivocally, he can disavow responsibility for his frequently provocative words.
Reports related to Trump’s second impeachment very well reflect the Trumpology of the last four years – lie as much as you find tolerable (and the tolerance levels have been moved out extensively), and cover the truth with more lies and deception.[…]Lies, deceit and corruption – the core of Trumpology.
The movie delivers a critical and analytical 'unfolding of the circumstances of Reality [Winner]’s life, starting with her childhood in Texas, in order to reveal her sense of deceptions and injustices that pass largely unchallenged in everyday American life.
Use deception when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Deception means An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy..
Common synonyms include deception, deceit, dupery, fiddle.
Possible antonyms include maladroit.
deliberate deception
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