deceit in Latin
deceit in Latin is fraus, dolus — deceit means the act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.
deceit in Latin
fraus
An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
dolus
An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
What does "deceit" mean?
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noun The act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.
"He got the promotion through flattery and deceit."
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noun In law, a false statement made knowingly or recklessly to trick someone into relying on it, causing them harm.
"The buyer sued the seller for deceit after learning the car's mileage had been faked."
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deceit in a sentence
- He got the promotion through flattery and deceit.
- She felt betrayed when she discovered his deceit.
- The buyer sued the seller for deceit after learning the car's mileage had been faked.
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What is "deceit" in Latin?
"deceit" in Latin is fraus, dolus. deceit means: The act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.
How do you use "deceit" in a sentence?
Example: "He got the promotion through flattery and deceit." In Latin, "deceit" is fraus, dolus.
Are there other ways to say "deceit" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "deceit": fraus, dolus.
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