deception
Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛpʃən/
The English word “deception” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
Etymology
From Middle English decepcioun, from Old French decepcion, from Latin dēcipiō (“to deceive”).
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