deceit

Example Sentences

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He skilfully won over his opponents, with his humorous and likeable character enabling his scheming and deceit to fly under the radar.

From BBC

She told the inquiry the men "prioritised personal gratification and their careers over the wellbeing of their families" and claimed "the deceit and collusion went high up the chain."

From BBC

Suddenly, I find myself replaying every single one of the stories Grandma used to tell me—stories of gods who wove webs of deceit, and of monsters that went bump in the night.

From Literature

"I just don't think Alan would be able to comprehend the enormous sense of gratitude we have to him for being our patron and for putting himself through all that lying and deceit."

From BBC

They are mere dramatic deceits, liquid coming on cue.

From Salon