deceit
Example Sentences
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As his deceit becomes apparent, the music shifts from crisp hip-hop beats to a hard-boiled film noir crescendo.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 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
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
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
His deceit was a form of tribute to the importance of their marriage.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
