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
Palestinians said they feared the changes would lead to more pressure on individuals to sell, as well as acts of forgery and deceit.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
The party has reported punishing more than 140,800 people for offenses related to policy inaction, recklessness or deceit from January to November last year, surpassing the 2024 total of nearly 138,000 people.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
Barrera co-stars as Michelle, a spy tangled in the web of deceit.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
Like sheep they followed her, but I saw cruel deceit, and stayed behind.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
