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Desception

Definition:

Desception is a noun that refers to the act of deceiving or misleading someone.

Senses:

1. Deceptive or misleading behavior or actions. Example: He used desception to gain an unfair advantage in the game.
2. An instance of being deceived or tricked. Example: The magician's performance was full of desception, leaving the audience in awe.
3. A false or misleading appearance or impression. Example: The politician's speech was filled with desception, promising things that he had no intention of delivering.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Desception is commonly used to describe actions or behavior intended to deceive others. It can refer to lies, trickery, or dishonesty.

Example sentence: She used desception to convince her friend to lend her money.

Local Usage:

In some local communities, "desception" is used to describe a clever and cunning individual who has a reputation for being dishonest.

Example sentence: Watch out for him, he's known for his desception and can't be trusted.

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