deceit

BrE /dɪˈsiːt/ AmE /dɪˈsit/

noun en → es

1 TRICK/BETRAY [singular] B1

the act of tricking or misleading someone in order to get what you want

engaño, engaño a alguien

  • act of deceit

Collocations act of deceit · deceitful behavior

  • The politician's deceit was finally exposed.

    El engaño del político finalmente fue descubierto.

2 FALSEHOOD [singular] B1

false information or statements that are intended to deceive someone

falso, mentira

  • act of deceit

Collocations deceitful statement · false information

  • The company was accused of spreading deceit.

    La empresa fue acusada de difundir falsedades.

3 CHEATING [singular] B2

the act of cheating or breaking rules to gain an unfair advantage

trampa, trampas

  • act of deceit

Collocations deceitful behavior · cheating in exams

  • The student's deceit was discovered during the exam.

    La trampa del estudiante fue descubierta durante el examen.