ஆங்கிலம்

deception

gb/dɪsˈɛpʃən/ us/dɪsˈɛpʃən/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
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பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 action
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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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: deception of [someone] by [someone]
பொதுவான தவறு:
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".
இணைச்சொற்கள்
dishonesty (Broader term for not being truthful or fair; does not always focus on making someone believe something false, but often overlaps.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
honesty (Describes behavior in which a person is open and truthful and does not try to make others believe something false.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
lying and deception |practice of deception |through deception |act of deception |political deception |deception by omission
கருப்பொருள்கள்
ethics |relationships |law |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 entity
2

a particular trick or lie

A specific lie or trick that makes another person believe something that is not true.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: a deception about [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
ruse (Often used for a clever, planned trick, especially to hide someone’s real purpose.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
truth (Refers to what is actually real or correct, as opposed to an invented story or trick.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
an elaborate deception |a clever deception |a web of deception |uncover the deception |see through the deception |maintain the deception
கருப்பொருள்கள்
ethics |crime |daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் C1 action
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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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: deception about [one's] own feelings / situation
பொதுவான தவறு:
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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
self-deception (More specific fixed term; clearly states that the person is deceiving themselves, not others.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
self-awareness (Involves recognizing and accepting the truth about one’s own feelings, motives, and behavior, the opposite of hiding that truth from oneself.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
self-deception |emotional deception |live in deception |personal deception
கருப்பொருள்கள்
psychology |emotions |health |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
deception
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɛpʃən/
US/dɪsˈɛpʃən/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
de - cep - tion (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: deception
  • Plural: deception, deceptions
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
deceptions noun
Core family
deceive verb B2 deceptive adjective B2 deceptively adverb
Related words
deceit noun C1 deceitful adjective deceiver noun
Advanced or less common
deceitfully adverb
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a web of deception

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/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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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

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/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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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

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/ɪŋɡˈeɪd͡ʒ ˈɪn dɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase formal

take part in deceiving someone

To do things that make other people believe something that is not true.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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

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/pɹˈæktɪs dɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase formal

regularly use deception

To often use lies or tricks to make other people believe things that are not true.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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

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/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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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

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/ðə ˈɑɹt əv dɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase

the skill of deceiving people

The special skill of making other people believe things that are not true.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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

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/θɹˈu dɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase

by using lies or tricks

By using lies or tricks to make other people believe something that is not true.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

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