deceit

dɪˈsiːt
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Translation of deceit into German

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Noun

1.

behavior

act intended to mislead someone
  • Her deceit was uncovered during the investigation.Ihre Täuschung wurde während der Untersuchung aufgedeckt.
2.

legal

TECH.
fraudulent representation in legal contexts
TECH.
  • The court found him guilty of deceit.Das Gericht befand ihn der Täuschung für schuldig.
3.

ethics

Rare
the state of being deceitful or deceptive
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  • His deceit made it hard to trust him.Sein Betrug machte es schwer, ihm zu vertrauen.
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Expressions with deceit: examples in English and translations in German

Selbsttäuschung
Selbstbetrug
His self-deceit prevented him from facing the reality of his situation..

Synonyms and analogies of deceit in English

Examples of deceit in a sentence

  • The novel's plot was full of deceit and betrayal.
  • His deceit led to a lengthy trial.
  • The lawyer exposed the deceit in the contract.
  • Her deceit was uncovered during the investigation.
  • Deceit can ruin personal and professional relationships.

Translations of "deceit" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derBetrugnm.

They found themselves ensnared in a web of lies and deceit.

Sie fanden sich in einem Netz aus Lügen und Betrug verstrickt.

dieTäuschungnf.

Their relationship was like a house of cards, built on deceit.

Ihre Beziehung war wie ein Kartenhaus, aufgebaut auf Täuschung.

derTrugnm.

In this instance, the interrogator used lies and deceit.

Der Untersuchungsbeamte hat in diesem Fall Lug und Trug angewandt.

dieLügenf.

In a tangled web of deceit, she struggled to keep her secrets hidden.

In einem Netz aus Lügen kämpfte sie darum, ihre Geheimnisse zu bewahren.

dieFalschheitnf.

Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.

Deinen Mund lässest du Böses reden, und deine Zunge treibt Falschheit.

dieBetrügereinf.

The work addresses wars of aggression, expansionism, treachery, and deceit.

Es geht um Angriffskriege, Expansionsgelüste, Verrat und Betrügerei.

dieArglistnf.

By using deceit, the mayor sought to enthrall voters, casting shadows on the truth.

Durch Arglist versuchte der Bürgermeister, die Wähler zu täuschen und einen Schatten auf die Wahrheit zu werfen.

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Other translations for deceit:

  • Hinterlistnf.
  • Tückenf.
  • Schwindelnm.
  • Irreführungn.
  • Trügereinf.
  • Verführungnf.

deceit: Examples and translations in context

After years of deceit, the con artist finally got his just deserts.

Nach Jahren des Betrugs hat der Schwindler endlich seinen Lohn bekommen.

The detective's snooping uncovered a trail of deceit and betrayal.

Das Schnüffeln des Detektivs deckte eine Spur von Betrug und Verrat auf.

His charming smile masked a heart full of duplicity and deceit.

Sein charmantes Lächeln verbarg ein Herz voller Hinterlist und Betrug.

The detective saw through the suspect's smokescreen of lies and deceit.

Der Detektiv durchschaute den Rauchvorhang aus Lügen und Betrug des Verdächtigen.

In their tales, the sly fox often symbolizes cunning and deceit.

In ihren Geschichten symbolisiert der gerissene Fuchs oft List und Betrug.

Lies and deceit can quickly pollute a previously healthy relationship.

Lügen und Betrug können eine zuvor gesunde Beziehung schnell zerrütten.

Blind trust in the system can leave individuals vulnerable to exploitation and deceit.

Blindes Vertrauen in das System kann Menschen anfällig für Ausbeutung und Betrug machen.

If you lie, be prepared to bear the consequences of your deceit.

Wenn du lügst, sei bereit, für deinen Betrug gerade zu stehen.

See also:

self-deceit
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