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deception

Divide deception into syllables:

de · cep · tion

How to pronounce deception:

Synonyms for deception:

fraudulenceguiledeceitfulnessperformancelyingcunningcrookerysecrecytrickdeceit
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Antonyms for deception:

inexperiencewholesomenesscarerealnessgenuinenesscharactertruthconstancycorrectnesshonesty
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