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Plural for the act or fact of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
“But how was Rizpah to excuse her own connivance in this terrible deceit that had been practiced against Athaliah?”
Plural for a trick used to deceive or mislead, typically for personal gain
“Elizabeth, honey, I know it's wrong, but I got to pull off this deceit, you see. If Lamont isn't fooled, one of those coffins he brought will be fitted for me.”
Plural for the tendency to be, or act of being, untruthful
“He confronted Querul, told him it was all lies, and that he would expose his deceit to the world.”
Plural for the action or state of being unfaithful or disloyal
“Moreover, the husband, who, hitherto, saw no wrong in his conduct, will, in future, visit his mistress by stealth, become a moral coward, and practice deceit towards his wife.”
Plural for hypocritical or sanctimonious talk or behavior
“He must either expose himself as a guilty criminal, or envelope himself in the veil of hypocritical deceit.”
Plural for ingenuity used to deceive or trick others
“Herod Antipas is described as a fox, known for its use of cunning deceit to achieve its aims.”
Plural for a lack of integrity or honesty in one's actions or character
Plural for a lie or falsehood, or the act of lying or concocting a falsehood
Plural for a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments
Plural for talk intended to confuse
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