Deceit

nAntonymSSC PYQ × 9

/dəsˈiːt/ · डिसीट

Meaning

Dishonest behaviour that is intended to make somebody believe something that is not true

हिंदी अर्थ

छल, धोखा देने की क्रिया

Synonyms · पर्यायवाची
DuplicityGuileHypocrisy
Antonyms · विलोम
HonestySincerityProbityGoodness
Example sentences

The whole scheme rested on deceit.

He was punished for deceit, not for the loss.

Daily use: Deceit se paisa kamaya usne.

Word forms
Deceit nDeception nDeceive vDeceitful adj
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Memory trick · Prashant Sir

Deceit, deceive का noun है — conceive, perceive वाली -ceive family से। किसी को गलत idea देना deceive है, और वह बेईमानी भरा व्यवहार deceit है। Spelling में c के बाद 'ei' रखिए। इसका उल्टा honesty, sincerity, probity है।

Deceit is the noun of DECEIVE, from the same -ceive family as conceive and perceive. To deceive is to give someone a false idea, and deceit is that dishonest behaviour. For spelling, keep 'ei' after c. Its opposites are honesty, sincerity and probity.

Exam note

Antonym में honesty, sincerity, probity, candour; synonym में duplicity, guile, fraud आते हैं। Deceit को conceit (घमंड) से न मिलाइए।

Antonyms asked: honesty, sincerity, probity, candour; synonyms: duplicity, guile, fraud. Do not confuse deceit with conceit (pride).

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