deceit

Example Sentences

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Father, who was incapable of practicing deceit or even recognizing it, took a long and earnest sniff.

From Literature

These believers turned the tables on the medium who had confessed, accusing her of deceit.

From Literature

His research ranged from the evolutionary dimension of human altruism to the logic of deceit and self-deception.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona said in a statement that the court found that Clark “engaged in serious misconduct marked by prolonged deceit that significantly eroded public trust and confidence” in the city attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

Caroline Rees KC, prosecuting, said: "Morgan has spun a web of lies and deceit in an attempt to cover up his guilt."

From BBC