deception

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪˈsɛpʃən/

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• Hyphenation: de‧cep‧tion

Noun

Singular deception

Plural deceptions

1. (uncountable) Deception is an act, appearance or statement which gives someone false information (is misleading).
   • Synonyms: lie and fraud

   Operation Overlord was covered up with large-scale deception.

Related words

• deceit
• deceive