Grade 7
(de-cep-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the act or practice of deceiving

Example Sentence

He used deception to trick her into buying the used car.

Synonyms

trickery; deceit; dishonesty

Antonyms

honesty

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

deception
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • conception
  • deception
  • exception
  • inception
  • perception
  • reception

  • contraception
  • interception
  • misconception
  • misperception
  • preconception
  • self-deception