deceit
Example Sentences
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That era concluded quickly, undone by his hubris and deceit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
If we treat the women in our lives with disrespect and deceit, we aren’t exactly the picture of a feminist ally.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
Lies, deceit and manipulation might be the core principles of our modern world, but that doesn’t make them any less infuriating.
From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026
The deceit is either ameliorated or worsened by the obvious unreliability of Thomas’s testimony.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
“Can this deceit be wrong, if it preserves what is virtuous?” asked Horatio.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Vocabulary lists containing deceit
A Web of Lies
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"The Hero’s Journey" and "Myths and Legends"
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Chester Bennington (1976-2017) Tribute List
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