Deceit Definition

dĭ-sēt
noun
The act of representing as true what is known to be false; a deceiving or lying.
Webster's New World
A stratagem; a trick.
American Heritage
A dishonest action or trick; fraud or lie.
Webster's New World
The quality of being deceitful.
Webster's New World
The intentional imparting of a false impression.
Webster's New World Law
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Other Word Forms of Deceit

Noun

Singular:
deceit
Plural:
deceits

Origin of Deceit

  • Middle English deceite from Old French from past participle of deceveir to deceive deceive

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French deceite

    From Wiktionary

Deceit Sentence Examples

  • Was the deceit worth it for their sake?

  • When playing card games, many people use deceit to trick their opponents.

  • Deceit is a tactic that requires dishonesty.

  • Using deceit is an excellent way to lose respect from other individuals.

  • Please do not use any deceit in your political campaign.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEC

Words Ending With

TITEIT

Unscrambles

deceit

Words Starting With D and Ending With T

Starts With D & Ends With TStarts With DE & Ends With TStarts With D & Ends With IT

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With D6 Letter Words Ending With T