Synonyms for

Deception

Verb / dɪˈsepʃʌn / Another word for deception — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deception means the act of lying or tricking someone.

Synonyms & similar words

trick dissembling misrepresentation magictrick magic thaumaturgy conjuration deceit legerdemain conjuringtrick dissimulation illusion trickery fraud deceit dishonesty duplicity treachery betrayal perfidy subterfuge chicanery manipulation artifice sham pretense fake imposture hoax swindle scam con

Synonyms by register

Formal

fraud guile artifice prevarication

Informal

trickery hoax bluff shenanigans

Literary

legerdemain feint stratagem

Antonyms

honesty truth candor frankness openness veracity sincerity

Common collocations

  • act of deception
  • clever deception
  • deliberate deception
  • master of deception
  • plan of deception
  • web of deception
  • deception and fraud

Word family

noun deception
verb deceive
adjective deceptive
adverb deceptively

Usage note

Deception refers to the act of misleading someone, often with the intent to gain an advantage. It carries a negative connotation, implying dishonesty or trickery.

Example sentences

  1. His deception was uncovered when the truth came out.
  2. She used deception to get what she wanted.
  3. The movie was full of plot twists and deception.
  4. He was known for his deception and lies.
  5. Deception is never a good way to solve problems.

Quotes

  • Deception can be subtle, yet it can also be blatant. Either way, lying is lying.
  • Deception is a cruel act... It often has many players on different stages that corrode the soul.
  • Deception may give us what we want for the present, but it will always take it away in the end.

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