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deceit vs deception
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deceitnoun/dɪˈsiːt/ | Meaning the act of hiding the truth or tricking people to get what you want | Goes with web of deceit | Example Their marriage ended after many years of lies and deceit. |
| deceptionnoun/dɪˈsep.ʃən/ | Meaning the act of making someone believe something that is not true | Goes with — | Example He was sent to prison for deception after he tricked many old people. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I never imagined my business partner was capable of .