deception
deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/
noun
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An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
(
conjuration
, conjuring trick
, deception
, illusion
, legerdemain
, magic
, magic trick
, thaumaturgy
, trick
)
an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
The magician performed a trick that left everyone in awe.
The magician performed a trick that left everyone in awe.
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The act of deceiving
(
deceit
, deception
, dissembling
, dissimulation
)
the act of deceiving
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A misleading falsehood
(
deceit
, deception
, misrepresentation
)
a misleading falsehood