deceit deceit /dɪˈsiːt/

noun

1. () The quality of being fraudulent  ( fraudulence , deceit )
   the quality of being fraudulent
   
2. The act of deceiving  ( deceit , deception , dissembling , dissimulation )
   the act of deceiving
   
   
3. A misleading falsehood  ( deceit , deception , misrepresentation )
   a misleading falsehood