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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deception

/dɪˈsɛpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does deception mean?

noun

The act of deceiving or the state of being deceived; a false or misleading statement or action.

Example

"The politician's deception about the economy was exposed by the media."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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