deception

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Etymology[edit]

From Middle English decepcioun, from Old French decepcion, from Latin dēcipiō (to deceive).

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈsɛpʃən/
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deception (countable and uncountable, plural deceptions)

  1. 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.

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