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

  • (..) I don’t think they would have ever brought us back from the outer rim sieges. - Wait. Not here. - Yes, here. I’m– I’m tired of all this deception. I don’t care if they know we’re married. Anakin, don’t say things like that. Are you all right? You’re trembling. What’s going on? (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith