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- Dictionaryde·cep·tion/dəˈsepSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the action of deceiving someone: "obtaining property by deception"
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deception: [noun] the act of causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid : the act of deceiving. the fact or condition of being deceived.
DECEPTION definition: 1. the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage: 2. the act of hiding the truth…. Learn more.
Deception is a major relational transgression that often leads to feelings of betrayal and distrust. Deception violates relational rules and is considered to be a negative violation of expectations. Most people expect friends, relational partners, and even strangers to be truthful most of the time.
Deception is a trick or scheme used to get what you want, like the deception you used to get your sister to agree to do all your chores for a month.
Deception definition: the act of deceiving; the state of being deceived. . See examples of DECEPTION used in a sentence.
DECEPTION meaning: 1. the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage: 2. the act of hiding the truth…. Learn more.
2 meanings: 1. the act of deceiving or the state of being deceived 2. something that deceives; trick.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of deception noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DECEPTION definition: the act of deceiving someone by making them believe something that is not true: . Learn more.
Define deception. deception synonyms, deception pronunciation, deception translation, English dictionary definition of deception. n. 1. The use of deceit. 2. The fact or state of being deceived. 3. A ruse; a trick.
