deception

Meanings

• Noun

  The action or practice of causing someone to believe something false or misleading, typically for one's own advantage.

  - "His deception allowed him to steal the valuable artifact."
  - "She was caught in a lie, her deception exposed."
  - "The magician's deception fooled the audience."

• Noun

  A false belief or impression, especially one deliberately created or maintained by someone.

  - "The salesman's deception led the customer to buy an overpriced product."
  - "The politician's deception resulted in a loss of public trust."
  - "The detective uncovered the criminal's deception."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deception
perception , relation , creation , station

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Variants

List of all variants of deception that leads to same result
deception , deceptional , deceptions , self-deception , self-deceptions , practice deception on

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French 'deceivre', meaning 'to betray, deceive, cheat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deception' is often used in psychology, especially in the context of cognitive illusions and social influence.

2. Deception can be intentional or unintentional, and can range from small lies to large-scale frauds.

3. Some animals, like chameleons and cuttlefish, use deception as a survival strategy to blend in with their environment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lies: Deception often involves telling lies or withholding the truth.

2. Manipulation: Deception often involves manipulating someone's beliefs or emotions.

3. Illusion: Deception can create an illusion or false perception.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Deception has been a prevalent theme in various forms of art and literature, often used to explore themes of trust, morality, and manipulation.

How to Memorize "deception"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a mask, hiding their true intentions.
   - Imagine a mirror reflecting a false image.
   - Picture a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deception' with 'betrayal', 'manipulation', or 'illusion'.
   - Connect it with 'misinformation' or 'lies'.
   - Link it to 'con artist' or 'magician'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember D-E-C-E-P-T-I-O-N: Deceive, Elude, Conceal, Perceive, Trap, Illusion, Obtain, Neglect.
   - Use the phrase 'deception is a mask' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mnemonic acronym using the first letter of each definition.

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