Synonyms for deception

Synonyms for (noun) deception

Synonyms: legerdemain, magic, magic trick, illusion, thaumaturgy, trick, deception, conjuration, conjuring trick

Definition: an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

Similar words: performance

Definition: the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment

Usage: we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal; an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto


Synonyms: dissembling, dissimulation, deceit, deception

Definition: the act of deceiving

Similar words: falsification, misrepresentation

Definition: a willful perversion of facts


Synonyms: deceit, deception, misrepresentation

Definition: a misleading falsehood

Similar words: untruth, falsehood, falsity

Definition: a false statement


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