Pronunciation

/deɪsɪt/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The act of deceiving or misleading; dishonesty. 2. False appearance or pretense. 3. An instance of deception. (adj) Dishonest or misleading behavior. (v) To deceive or mislead someone.
• Verb: To deceive or manipulate someone through false information or actions. To practice deceit on someone.
• Adjective: Characterized by deceit or dishonesty; treacherous.

Phrases

• “Practice deceit” means to deliberately lie or deceive.
• “In deceitful ways” describes actions done with the intention to mislead.
• “Caught in a web of deceit” implies being trapped in a situation involving lies.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her deceitful actions led to the breakdown of their trust.”
• Verb: “He tried to deceitfully hide his true intentions from his boss.”
• Adjective: “The deceitful smile masked her malicious thoughts.”

Synonyms

• Deception
• Fraudulence
• Craftiness
• Trickery
• Mendacity

Antonyms

• Truthfulness
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Transparency
• Candidness