deception
An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɪˈsɛpʃən/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English decepcioun, from Old French decepcion, from Latin dēcipiō (“to deceive”).
Related words
conjuring trick
Täuschung
tromperie
engaño
hile
απάτη
inganno
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