deceit

The word “deceit” has 2 syllables: de-ceit

It's pronounced as /dɪˈsiːt/

What is synonym and antonym for deceit?

In the thesaurus, “deceit” has 7 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deceit along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deceit

cheating
cunning
deceitfulness
deception
deceptiveness
dishonesty
fraud

Antonyms for deceit

artlessness
candor
directness
forthrightness
frankness
good faith
honesty
honor
ingenuousness
integrity
openness
probity
sincerity
truthfulness
veracity
verity

Meanings of deceit

noun
1. An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
2. An act of deceiving someone.
3. The state of being deceitful or deceptive.
4. The tort or fraudulent representation of a material fact made with knowledge of its falsity, or recklessly, or without reasonable grounds for believing its truth and with intent to induce reliance on it; the plaintiff justifiably relies on the deception, to his injury.

Example Sentences

The politician's career ended because of his involvement in deceit and corruption.
She felt betrayed when she discovered the deceit behind his promises.
The lawyer argued that the contract was signed under deceit and coercion.
His actions were full of deceit, leading to the loss of trust from his friends.
The novel explores themes of deceit and the consequences of dishonesty.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deceit, such as: artlessness, candor, cheating, cunning, deceitfulness, deception, deceptiveness.

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