deceit
nounThe act of deliberately misleading someone through false statements or appearances.
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Clear all filtersThe act of deliberately misleading someone through false statements or appearances.
Deceit through contradictory words or conduct.
Deceptive double-dealing
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A lack of honesty or genuineness in expressed feelings or intentions.
Lack of genuineness
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Presenting another person's words, ideas, or work as one's own without proper acknowledgment.
Insincerity shown by presenting different or conflicting attitudes to different people.
Conflicting insincere attitudes
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