deceit
gb/dɪsˈit/ us/dɪsˈit/
C1
Angličtina
~ 8500
megtévesztés, csalárdság, csel, hazugság, átverés, csalárd megtévesztés
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
1
megtévesztés
B2
csalárdság
C1
Vzorec užití:
use [deceit] to [do something]
The investigation revealed a long history of deceit within the company.
A vizsgálat feltárta, hogy a cégnél hosszú múltra tekint vissza a megtévesztés.
She felt deeply hurt when she discovered his deceit about his past.
Mélyen megbántódott, amikor rájött, hogy a férfi megtévesztette őt a múltjával kapcsolatban.
Political life, he argued, is often built on deceit and manipulation.
Their entire relationship had been based on deceit, not trust.
He used deceit to gain access to the confidential documents.
Učební příklady
She was shocked by his deceit.
Megdöbbentette a férfi csalárdsága.
Their marriage ended because of lies and deceit.
A házasságuk hazugságok és megtévesztés miatt ért véget.
The boss will not forgive any kind of deceit.
He used deceit to get more money from his clients.
The movie shows how one small deceit can grow into many lies.
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse "deceit" (a noun) with "deceive" (a verb). Use "deceit" for the behavior (e.g., "I cannot accept such deceit") and "deceive" for the action (e.g., "He tried to deceive me"). Another confusion is between "deceit" and "deception"; both are nouns and often interchangeable, but "deception" is slightly more common in everyday modern English.
Význam
dishonest behavior to mislead others
Kolokace
lies and deceit
|act of deceit
|use of deceit
|through deceit
|built on deceit
|web of deceit
Synonyma
deception (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and general in modern usage.)
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dishonesty (Broader; can include things like stealing, not only misleading others.)
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trickery (Suggests playful or clever tricks, sometimes less serious than deceit.)
Antonyma
honesty (General opposite; behaving in a way that does not hide or twist the truth.)
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truthfulness (Focuses on telling the truth instead of giving false information.)
Témata
ethics
|relationships
|crime
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The act of lying or tricking someone so they believe something that is not true, usually to get something you want.
Dishonest behavior intended to make someone believe something that is not true, often for personal advantage.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
FORMAL
2
Vzorec užití:
a [clever/subtle] deceit
It was a simple deceit, but it caused a lot of damage.
Egyszerű csel volt, mégis nagy kárt okozott.
Her story about the accident turned out to be a complete deceit.
A balesetről szóló története végül teljes hazugságnak bizonyult.
The so‑called surprise party was actually a carefully planned deceit.
He apologized for the small deceit but insisted there had been no bad intention.
The journalist uncovered a deceit at the heart of the advertising campaign.
Učební příklady
His kind words were a deceit.
Kedves szavai csak csel voltak.
The email about a free prize was a deceit.
Az ingyenes nyereményről szóló e-mail átverés volt.
She could not forgive this one deceit.
They found out that the letter was a deceit.
The company’s offer was a deceit to get more customers.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that "deceit" can be countable in this sense ("a deceit"). In many contexts, especially in modern English, speakers prefer words like "lie" or "trick" for a single act, so overusing "a deceit" can sound overly formal or literary.
Význam
a particular dishonest trick or lie
Kolokace
a clever deceit
|a deliberate deceit
|a small deceit
|a cruel deceit
|expose a deceit
Synonyma
trick (More common and informal; can be either playful or serious depending on context.)
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ruse (Formal; suggests a planned, often clever piece of deceit.)
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lie (Focuses on a false statement rather than the broader act or plan.)
Antonyma
truth (Opposite in that it is a true statement, not a false or misleading one.)
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candor (Emphasizes open, honest speaking instead of using a trick or lie.)
Témata
ethics
|conflict
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
One specific lie or trick that is used to make someone believe something that is not true.
A particular dishonest act, trick, or statement used to mislead someone.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
TECHNICAL
3
Vzorec užití:
[someone] commits deceit against [someone]
The company was sued for deceit after providing false financial statements.
A vállalatot csalárd megtévesztés miatt perelték be, miután hamis pénzügyi kimutatásokat adott közre.
In this jurisdiction, deceit is treated as a separate cause of action from negligence.
Ebben a jogrendszerben a csalárd megtévesztést a gondatlanságtól elkülönülő önálló kereseti okként kezelik.
The court found that the contract had been induced by deceit.
Her lawyer argued that there had been no intention to commit deceit.
Allegations of deceit can seriously damage a firm’s reputation, even before a trial.
Učební příklady
The customer took the bank to court for deceit.
Az ügyfél csalárd megtévesztés miatt beperelte a bankot.
In law, deceit can lead to a big fine.
A jogban a csalárd megtévesztés nagy pénzbírsághoz vezethet.
The judge said there was clear deceit in the deal.
They lost the case because the jury believed there was deceit.
A business must avoid deceit when it gives information to clients.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that this legal sense is more specialized than everyday "deceit". In general conversation, it is more natural to say "fraud" or "scam" when talking about serious financial wrongdoing.
Význam
legal concept of harmful deception
Kolokace
fraud and deceit
|an action for deceit
|civil deceit
|criminal deceit
|allegations of deceit
Synonyma
fraud (Legal term that often overlaps; sometimes broader, covering many types of dishonest gain.)
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misrepresentation (Technical legal term focusing on giving false or misleading information.)
Antonyma
good faith (Legal opposite; acting honestly and fairly without intent to mislead.)
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fair dealing (Emphasizes honest and reasonable behavior in legal or business matters.)
Témata
law
|business
|crime
|finance
Definice
In legal language, a dishonest act, like a serious lie, that makes another person lose money or suffer in some way.
In law, the act of deliberately making a false statement or hiding the truth, causing another person to suffer loss or damage.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
deceit
IPA
GB/dɪsˈit/
US/dɪsˈit/
Slabiky a přízvuk
de - ceit (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ceit)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: deceit
- Plural: deceit
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
by deceit
1/bˈaɪ dɪsˈit/
fixed phrase
formal
using dishonesty as a method
Using lies and tricks as the way to get something or make something happen.
Příklady
- The property was obtained by deceit and must be returned to its original owner.
- He claimed that the contract had been signed by deceit and should be cancelled.
- The committee will investigate whether the funds were raised by deceit.
fraud and deceit
1/fɹˈɔd ˈænd dɪsˈit/
fixed phrase
formal
legal pairing of cheating and deceit
A formal phrase, often in law or business, meaning serious cheating and lying, especially about money or contracts.
Příklady
- The directors were charged with fraud and deceit in connection with the collapse of the fund.
- The new regulations aim to reduce fraud and deceit in the financial sector.
- He denied all allegations of fraud and deceit during the hearing.
lies and deceit
1/lˈaɪz ˈænd dɪsˈit/
fixed phrase
false statements and dishonest conduct
Lies and other kinds of dishonest behavior that make people believe things that are not true.
Příklady
- The report exposed a culture of lies and deceit at the highest levels of government.
- She said she was tired of his lies and deceit and ended the relationship.
- The company’s success was built on lies and deceit rather than hard work.
web of deceit
1/wˈɛb əv dɪsˈit/
idiom
complex set of connected lies
Many lies and tricks that are all connected and used together to hide the truth.
Příklady
- The film follows a family trapped in a web of deceit and betrayal.
- As the trial went on, a web of deceit within the organization was slowly revealed.
- He created a web of deceit that even he could no longer control.