deceit
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for deceit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
dissembling
misrepresentation
deceitfulness
deceptiveness
dissimulation
duplicity
fraudulence
fraudulency
trickery
perfidy
underhandedness
Antonyms
How to use deceit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
full of deceit
through deceit
an act of deceit
Etymology
From Old French deceite, from decevoir ("to deceive"), ultimately from Latin decipere, "to catch out, cheat."
Full origin of deceit →Frequently asked questions
What does “deceit” mean?
The word “deceit” means the act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone. In plain terms, dishonesty aimed at tricking someone — lying, misleading, or scheming.
How do you pronounce “deceit”?
“Deceit” is pronounced dih-SEET (/dɪˈsiːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “deceit” in a sentence?
Here is “deceit” used in a sentence: “He got the promotion through flattery and deceit.”
What is another word for “deceit”?
Words with a similar meaning to “deceit” include deceitfulness, deceptiveness, dissimulation, duplicity, fraudulence and fraudulency.
What part of speech is “deceit”?
“Deceit” is a noun.
Where does the word “deceit” come from?
The word “deceit” comes from Latin. From Old French deceite, from decevoir ("to deceive"), ultimately from Latin decipere, "to catch out, cheat.".
Is “deceit” a common word?
“Deceit” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “deceit” have?
“Deceit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.
