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deceptions

  • plural
    of deception.
    deception
    noun
    the act of deceiving; the state of being deceived.

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He later came to see all of the Kim regime’s promises as deceptions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026

How can anyone trust evidence produced by people who openly brag about their digital deceptions?

From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2026

Mild lies of omission are forgivable, while "sticky" mid-range deceptions can often be resolved with support and kindness.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026

This time it was Elsie's failing health that kept him out of prison and he stayed quiet until her death in 2002 before the deceptions dangerously escalated.

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025

Washington’s deceptions kept Howe from attacking for a while, but deceptions cannot last forever.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen