deceit
Example Sentences
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It was a surprising show of support from a woman who is invoked by prosecutors to illustrate the extent of Rubin’s deceit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
Barrera co-stars as Michelle, a spy tangled in the web of deceit.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
Not until 1901 did U.S. forces succeed in capturing Aguinaldo after a daring operation involving deceit and disguises.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025
"This musical of deceit and suffering puts her in the starring role, seizing control of her narrative and holding little back."
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025
And Citra had not lied—she did want to see her family—so the scythe could not read deceit in Citra’s face because there was none.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
