deceit

Definitions

The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

A dishonest trick or stratagem used to mislead others.

Examples

The politician's career was built on a foundation of deceit and broken promises.

She could no longer tolerate the constant deceit that permeated their fragile relationship.

The detective quickly uncovered the web of deceit the suspect had woven to hide the truth.

Synonyms

deception duplicity fraud trickery guile dishonesty chicanery

Antonyms

honesty truthfulness sincerity candor frankness integrity veracity