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deception

The word “deception” has 3 syllables: de-cep-tion

It's pronounced as /dɪˈsɛp.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for deception?

In the thesaurus, “deception” has 24 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for deception

Antonyms for deception

  • artlessness
  • candor
  • directness
  • faithfulness
  • forthrightness
  • frankness
  • good faith
  • honesty
  • ingenuousness
  • loyalty
  • openness
  • sincerity
  • truth

Meanings of deception

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

Example Sentences

  • The magician's act relied on clever deception to amaze the audience.
  • She felt betrayed after discovering the extent of his deception.
  • The spy was skilled in the art of deception, making it hard to trust him.
  • Honesty is the best policy, as deception often leads to bigger problems.
  • The story revealed the tragic consequences of a lifetime of deception.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deception, such as: artlessness, betrayal, candor, cheating, cover-up, cunning, deceit.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

bad faith

bamboozlement

  • blackmail
  • chicanery
  • confusion
  • deceit
  • deception
  • extortion
  • fog
  • fraud
  • graft
  • hoax
  • misrepresentation
  • scam
  • swindle
  • tangle
  • trick
  • trickery

bamboozlements

  • blackmail
  • chicanery
  • confusions
  • deceit
  • deception
  • extortion
  • fogs
  • fraud
  • graft
  • hoax
  • misrepresentation
  • scam
  • swindle
  • tangles
  • trick
  • trickery

deceit

deceitfulness

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