deception
gb/dɪsˈɛpʃən/ us/dɪsˈɛpʃən/
B2
英語
~ 8300
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
action
1
the act of deceiving someone
The act of making another person believe something that is not true, usually to help yourself or to avoid trouble.
用法パターン：
deception of [someone] by [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "deception" (the act of deceiving) with "disappointment" (a feeling when something is not as good as expected). They may also say *"make a deception"*; the natural phrases are "use deception" or "commit deception".
類義語
dishonesty (Broader term for not being truthful or fair; does not always focus on making someone believe something false, but often overlaps.)
対義語
honesty (Describes behavior in which a person is open and truthful and does not try to make others believe something false.)
コロケーション
lying and deception
|practice of deception
|through deception
|act of deception
|political deception
|deception by omission
テーマ
ethics
|relationships
|law
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The company was fined for deception in its advertising.
- She felt deeply hurt when she discovered the extent of his deception.
- Voters are tired of political deception and half-truths.
- He used deception to get access to confidential documents.
- Trust, once broken by deception, is difficult to rebuild.
学習者向け例文
- The salesman used deception to sell the car.
- She could not forgive his deception.
- They won the game by deception, not by skill.
- The law tries to protect people from deception.
- Deception can destroy a good friendship.
名詞
B2
entity
2
a particular trick or lie
A specific lie or trick that makes another person believe something that is not true.
用法パターン：
a deception about [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use "deception" when they mean "deceptive" or "deceiving" as adjectives, for example *"a deception ad"* instead of "a deceptive ad" or "a deceiving ad". "Deception" is a noun, not an adjective.
類義語
ruse (Often used for a clever, planned trick, especially to hide someone’s real purpose.)
対義語
truth (Refers to what is actually real or correct, as opposed to an invented story or trick.)
コロケーション
an elaborate deception
|a clever deception
|a web of deception
|uncover the deception
|see through the deception
|maintain the deception
テーマ
ethics
|crime
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The fake email was a simple deception to steal passwords.
- Their romantic weekend was just a deception to get her away from home for the surprise party.
- The magician's trick turned out to be a clever deception with mirrors.
- Investigators finally uncovered the deception behind the charity’s fundraising.
- He kept up the deception for years, pretending to be a qualified doctor.
学習者向け例文
- The phone call was a deception to get her money.
- The story about his past was a complete deception.
- They created a deception so no one would know the secret.
- The teacher quickly saw through the deception.
- The movie shows a long deception inside the family.
名詞
C1
action
3
deceiving yourself about reality
When a person lies to themselves or chooses to believe something that is not true because the real truth is hard to accept.
用法パターン：
deception about [one's] own feelings / situation
よくある間違い：
Learners may think "deception" always involves another person. In psychology or personal-growth contexts, it can also mean lying to yourself or refusing to see the truth about your own situation.
類義語
self-deception (More specific fixed term; clearly states that the person is deceiving themselves, not others.)
対義語
self-awareness (Involves recognizing and accepting the truth about one’s own feelings, motives, and behavior, the opposite of hiding that truth from oneself.)
コロケーション
self-deception
|emotional deception
|live in deception
|personal deception
テーマ
psychology
|emotions
|health
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He finally admitted that his belief he could quit anytime was pure deception.
- Her optimism was less courage and more deception about how serious the problem really was.
- Therapy helped him move past years of deception and face his real fears.
- Sometimes love involves a small amount of deception about the other person’s flaws.
- His diary shows a slow shift from deception to painful honesty.
学習者向け例文
- She lived in deception and did not see her problem.
- His hope was really deception; the project could not be saved.
- The coach warned the players against deception about their skills.
- Deception can stop you from changing your life.
- Good friends can help you see your own deception.
文法
辞書形
deception
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɛpʃən/
US/dɪsˈɛpʃən/
音節・強勢
de - cep - tion （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
活用形
Noun
- Base: deception
- Plural: deception, deceptions
関連語
表現
a web of deception
1/ə wˈɛb əv dɪsˈɛpʃən/
idiom
many connected lies and tricks
Many lies and tricks that are all connected and used together to hide the truth.
例文
- The investigation revealed a web of deception involving several senior managers.
- She found herself caught in a web of deception and didn’t know whom to trust.
- Over time his small lies grew into a web of deception that controlled his life.
deception and fraud
1/dɪsˈɛpʃən ˈænd fɹˈɔd/
fixed phrase
formal
dishonest and illegal cheating
Lies and illegal tricks used to cheat people, especially to get their money.
例文
- The committee is investigating deception and fraud in the banking sector.
- He faces several charges, including deception and fraud.
- Consumer groups warn people about online deception and fraud.
deception by omission
1/dɪsˈɛpʃən bˈaɪ oʊmˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
misleading by leaving out truth
Making someone believe something that is not true by not telling them important information.
例文
- Failing to mention the side effects was a clear case of deception by omission.
- The journalist argued that the government’s silence amounted to deception by omission.
- Some people see not correcting a false belief as deception by omission.
engage in deception
1/ɪŋɡˈeɪd͡ʒ ˈɪn dɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
take part in deceiving someone
To do things that make other people believe something that is not true.
例文
- The company denied that it had engaged in deception of its customers.
- Anyone who engages in deception during the exam will be expelled.
- The report found that senior staff had engaged in deception for several years.
practice deception
1/pɹˈæktɪs dɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
regularly use deception
To often use lies or tricks to make other people believe things that are not true.
例文
- Leaders who practice deception quickly lose the trust of their teams.
- He had practiced deception for so long that he no longer knew how to be honest.
- The court ruled that the company had practiced deception in its marketing.
self-deception
1/sˈɛlf dɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
deceiving yourself about the truth
When you lie to yourself or choose to believe something that is not true, usually because the real truth is painful or difficult.
例文
- He finally recognized his self-deception and admitted that the relationship was over.
- Self-deception can keep people stuck in unhealthy situations.
- The book explores how self-deception shapes our choices.
the art of deception
1/ðə ˈɑɹt əv dɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
the skill of deceiving people
The special skill of making other people believe things that are not true.
例文
- The film is a stylish look at the art of deception in high finance.
- Spies must master the art of deception to survive.
- Magicians rely on the art of deception to create wonder and surprise.
through deception
1/θɹˈu dɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
by using lies or tricks
By using lies or tricks to make other people believe something that is not true.
例文
- They gained access to the building through deception.
- The money was obtained through deception and must be returned.
- He rose to power through deception, not hard work.