deceit
Example Sentences
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Caroline Rees KC, prosecuting, said: "Morgan has spun a web of lies and deceit in an attempt to cover up his guilt."
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Palestinians said they feared the changes would lead to more pressure on individuals to sell, as well as acts of forgery and deceit.
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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.
But while tactics and deceit are dominating conversations about the show, it is contestant Jessie Stride who has got others talking.
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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.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.