Deceit Definition

deceit
noun
  1. the quality of being fraudulent
  2. a misleading falsehood
  3. the act of deceiving

"Deceit" in song lyrics

See how deceit is used in real songs:

  • "Deceit, deceit, deceit"
    Aesop Rock — Sick Friend
  • "world of deceit"
    Blu & Exile — The World Is... (Below the Heavens)
  • "Only the wonders of god can repel and dispell deceit"
    DJ Format f/ Jurassic 5 — We Know Something

Words that rhyme with deceit

Usage tips for "deceit"

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