Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deliberate-deception
noun
/dɪˈlɪbərɪt dɪˈsɛpʃən/
Definition
The intentional act of misleading or tricking someone, often for a specific purpose or gain.
Examples
- The con artist’s deliberate deception led many to lose their savings.
- Through deliberate deception, the company misrepresented its product’s capabilities.
- He was charged with deliberate deception after providing false information to the authorities.
Meaning
Deliberate deception refers to the conscious effort to create a false perception in another person or group, usually to achieve a particular outcome.
Synonyms
- fraud
- deceit
- misrepresentation
- trickery
- dishonesty
