noun
- the act of deliberately making someone believe something that is not true; dishonest behavior intended to trick or mislead
Examples
- The politician’s campaign was built on lies and deceit.
- She discovered her business partner’s deceit when the money went missing.
- His smile masked years of deceit and betrayal.
- The contract was void due to deceit on the seller’s part.
- Trust is easily broken by even small acts of deceit.
- The detective uncovered a web of deceit surrounding the case.