deceit

🇺🇸 /dɪˈsiːt/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈsiːt/
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noun
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the act of lying or tricking someone to make them believe something false

His deceit was uncovered when the truth about his lies came out.

translation

n. the act of lying or tricking someone to make them believe something false

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Plural deceits