deception
Definitions
The act of causing someone to believe something that is not true.
A trick or scheme intended to mislead or hide the truth.
Examples
The magician's act was a masterful display of deception that left the audience baffled.
He was eventually caught after a long history of deception regarding his professional credentials.
The company's marketing campaign was criticized for its blatant deception about the product's capabilities.
Synonyms
Antonyms
honesty truthfulness sincerity candor frankness integrity veracity