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deception

UK
/dɪˈsɛp.ʃən/
US
/dɪˈsɛp.ʃən/

Translations

deceptionnoun
deceptions
pl
The con artist's deception was eventually uncovered by the detective.
La supercherie de l'escroc a finalement été découverte par le détective.
The magician's act was full of deception, leaving the audience in awe.
Le numéro du magicien était plein de tromperie, laissant le public en admiration.
Additional translations
duperiePlus courant pour insister sur le fait de duper quelqu’un.
subterfugePlus soutenu.
Synonyms
deceit
chicanery
subterfuge
illusion
falsehood
duplicity
misrepresentation
dishonesty
trickery
fraud
deceptionadjective
UK
/dɪˈsɛp.ʃən/
US
/dɪˈsɛp.ʃən/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., deception tactics, deception plan).
trompeurS’emploie avant un nom ; au féminin : trompeuse.
The general outlined a deception strategy to mislead the enemy.
Le général a exposé une stratégie trompeuse pour tromper l'ennemi.

Definitions

deceptionnoun
The act of deceiving or misleading someone.
The magician's act was full of deception, leaving the audience in awe.
A trick or scheme used to deceive someone.
The con artist's deception was eventually uncovered by the detective.
deceptionadjective
Used only before a noun: relating to or involving deception.
The general outlined a deception strategy to mislead the enemy.
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