Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Deception.
How to pronounce deception:
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Deception - as a noun
A misleading falsehood
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deceit9misrepresentationHypernyms (Closely Related)
falsehood16falsity13untruth10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
bill of goodshumbug14snake oilhalf-truth
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facade12window dressingexaggeration21magnification21overstatement18snow jobdissembling17feigning13pretence12pretense10blind8subterfuge16hanky pankyhocus-pocusjiggery-pokeryskulduggery21skullduggery22slickness15trickery17duplicity17fraudulence17equivocation26evasion10
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The act of deceiving
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deceit9dissembling17dissimulation16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
falsification21misrepresentationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conjuration20conjuring trickillusion8legerdemain15magic10magic trickthaumaturgy20trick11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
performance20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He used deception to win the game."
"Her deception was revealed when her true identity was discovered."
"The magician's trick was nothing but an illusion and deception."
"The company was accused of deception in their advertising campaign."
"The spy relied on deception to gather classified information."
Word Game Points
Is DECEPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deception is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECEPTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is DECEPTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deception is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECEPTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is DECEPTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deception is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECEPTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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