DECEPTION Synonyms
There are 30 synonyms of the word
deception.
(exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word deception. (close relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word deception. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DECEPTION
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | deceit | nounn | ||||
| 2 | artifice | nounn | ||||
| 3 | bluff | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | chicanery | nounn | ||||
| 5 | deceitfulness | nounn | ||||
| 6 | dishonesty | nounn | ||||
| 7 | double-dealing | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 8 | duplicity | nounn | ||||
| 9 | fabrication | nounn | ||||
| 10 | falsehood | nounn | ||||
| 11 | fraud | nounn | ||||
| 12 | fraudulence | nounn | ||||
| 13 | guile | nounn | ||||
| 14 | hoax | nounn | ||||
| 15 | lie | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | ruse | nounn | ||||
| 17 | subterfuge | nounn | ||||
| 18 | treachery | nounn | ||||
| 19 | trickery | nounn | ||||
| 20 | conjuration | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For DECEPTION
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
deception, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (24)
artifice
bluff
cheating
chicanery
cunning
deceit
deceitfulness
dishonesty
double-dealing
duplicity
falsehood
falsification
falsity
fraud
guile
manipulation
misrepresentation
perfidy
performance
scheming
subterfuge
treachery
trickery
untruth
