Deceit

usgb/dɪˈsiːt/
noun

An act of hiding the truth to make someone believe something that is not true.

His criminal actions were a web of deceit.
Visual representation of "deceit" - An act of hiding the truth to make someone believe something that is not true.

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  • web of deceit
  • torrent of deceit

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Negative Emotions

Deceit often evokes feelings such as betrayal or hurt since it involves hiding the truth.

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Learning about her friend's deceit left her feeling deeply betrayed.
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Untrustworthy Narrator

In stories, 'web of deceit' can imply that the narrator or a character may be unreliable.

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The novel's protagonist navigates through a web of deceit, questioning everything.
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Concealed Intent

Deceit involves intentional hiding of one's true motives or facts.

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His seemingly kind offer was actually a deceit to gain control.
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