deceit
Example Sentences
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The deceit is either ameliorated or worsened by the obvious unreliability of Thomas’s testimony.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
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
He skilfully won over his opponents, with his humorous and likeable character enabling his scheming and deceit to fly under the radar.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
Barrera co-stars as Michelle, a spy tangled in the web of deceit.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
It’s like the game Oklahoma kids play called “two truths and a lie,” which was made to remind them that this world is full of deceit and misunderstanding.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
