진실을 숨기거나 왜곡하여 남을 속이는 행위나 습성.
The act or practice of misleading others by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
예문:
"Their entire relationship was built on a foundation of deceit and hidden agendas."
"The investigator uncovered a long history of deceit within the corporate leadership."
"He was a man incapable of deceit, always speaking his mind directly."
이득을 취하기 위해 사용된 특정한 속임수나 정직하지 못한 개별적인 수단.
A particular trick, stratagem, or instance of being dishonest used to gain an advantage.
예문:
"The elaborate deceit involved forged documents and a fake identity."
"She was tired of the small deceits her partner used to avoid conflict."