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Deception (Noun)

A misleading falsehood.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The con artist's use of deception resulted in her victim losing a small fortune to the scam.
His deceitful business practices relied on a complex web of deception to defraud investors.
The marketing campaign's subtle deception was discovered only after thousands of people had bought the flawed product.
Her failure to reveal the full terms of the deal was seen as an intentional act of deception.
The charity's finances were later revealed to be built on deception and deceit, sparking a nationwide outcry.

The act of deceiving.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The company used deception to sell faulty products to unsuspecting customers.
Her deception was exposed when the truth about her fake qualifications came to light.
The magician's skill at deception was evident in his ability to make objects disappear.
The politician's deception was revealed when the leaked documents showed his involvement in the scandal.
The liar's deception was so convincing that it took months for anyone to suspect that she was not telling the truth.

An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The magician's trick relied on deception, cleverly concealing the method behind the breathtaking illusion.
As a master of deception, the street performer made it seem like he was levitating above the ground.
The audience gasped in amazement, unaware of the deception involved in creating the seemingly impossible escape.
With a flick of his wrist, the illusionist manipulated the cards, using deception to create the impression of magic.
The elaborate deception involved in the stage show required months of rehearsal and precise timing, but the end result was worth it.