deception

Definition

  • noun: the act of making someone believe something that is not true
  • noun: the act of 'deceiving'
  • synonyms: imposition, fraud, deceit

Examples

  • It was a misunderstanding on her part, not a deliberate 'deception' on his (part). [=he didn't try to deceive her or lie to her]

  • The article describes the government's use of 'deception' [='deceit'] to gain public support for the program.

  • She 'practiced deception' on her unsuspecting clients. [=she deceived them]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - An audition. - An audition for what? - Doesn't matter. You failed. We extracted every bit of information you had in there. But your deception was obvious. [EDITH PIAF'S "NON, JE NE REGRETTE RIEN" PLAYING] - So leave me and go. - You don't seem to understand, Mr. Saito. (..)
    2010 Inception