Definitions
n. Dishonest behaviour intended to make someone believe something false.
欺骗；欺诈
Example
His deceit became clear when we opened the empty box.
我们打开空盒子时，他的骗局就暴露了。
Deceit in advertising can damage consumer trust and create unfair advantages for companies that misrepresent their products.
广告中的欺骗行为会损害消费者信任，并让虚假宣传产品的企业获得不公平的优势。
Collocations
- deliberate deceit
- an act of deceit
- lies and deceit
Word family
- deceive (v.)
- deceitful (adj.)
- deceitfully (adv.)
- deception (n.)
Synonyms
- deception
- dishonesty
Antonyms
- honesty
Usage tip
deceit通常不可数；一次欺骗可用an act of deceit。
FAQ
- What does deceit mean?
- Dishonest behaviour intended to make someone believe something false.
- How is deceit pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈsiːt/, US /dɪˈsiːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
