deceit
word
/dəˈsit/
/dɪsˈiːt/
Definition
The act of making someone believe something that is not true, often to gain an advantage.
Usage & Nuances
"Deceit" is a formal word, commonly used in legal or serious situations. It refers to intentional lying or trickery. It is often confused with "deception" (the act), but "deceit" often emphasizes the intention or quality. Not typically used in casual speech.
Spanish: engaño - falsedadPortuguese (BR): engano - mentiraPortuguese (PT): engano - mentiraChinese (Simplified): 欺骗 - 欺诈Chinese (Traditional): 欺騙 - 欺詐Hindi: धोखा - कपटArabic: خداع - غشBengali: প্রবঞ্চনা - ঠকবাজিRussian: обманJapanese: 欺瞞（ぎまん） - 詐欺（さぎ）Vietnamese: sự lừa dối - sự gian dốiKorean: 속임수 - 기만Turkish: aldatma - hileUrdu: دھوکہIndonesian: tipuan - penipuan
Example Sentences
He was accused of deceit in the court case.
basic
She used deceit to get what she wanted.
basic
Deceit can ruin a friendship.
basic
People were shocked by his level of deceit after the scandal.
natural
Trust is hard to regain once deceit is discovered.
natural
He hid the truth with clever deceit.
natural