Deception

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈsÉ›pʃən/

Origin

From Old French decepcion, from Latin decipere "deceive"; gerund form of to deceive.

Full definition of deception

Noun

1. An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead and/or delude someone into errantly believing a lie or inaccuracy.

Synonyms

Related terms

• deceive
• deceptive