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deception in Latin

deception in Latin is dolus, captiō — deception means an action or scheme designed to make someone believe something untrue.

deception in Latin

dolus
noun
An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
captiō
noun
An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.

What does "deception" mean?

  1. noun An action or scheme designed to make someone believe something untrue.
    "The fraud involved an elaborate deception spanning several years."
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deception in a sentence

  • The fraud involved an elaborate deception spanning several years.
  • Magicians rely on deception to create their illusions.

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What is "deception" in Latin?

"deception" in Latin is dolus, captiō. deception means: An action or scheme designed to make someone believe something untrue.

How do you use "deception" in a sentence?

Example: "The fraud involved an elaborate deception spanning several years." In Latin, "deception" is dolus, captiō.

Are there other ways to say "deception" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "deception": dolus, captiō.

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