Is There a Word Deception?

Deception is the act or practice of deceiving—lying, misleading, or otherwise hiding or distorting the truth. The related word deceit often means the same thing. Deception doesn't just involve lying. ... The adjective deceptive can describe something that deceives or is intended to deceive.

How do you use the word deception?

1) This elaborate deception fooled his family for ages. 2) He was found guilty of obtaining money by deception. 3) This made Tom sadder than his deception. 4) She didn't have the courage to admit to her deception.

What is another word of deception?

Some common synonyms of deception are double-dealing, fraud, subterfuge, and trickery.