deception
//dɪˈsɛpʃən//
Noun
deceptionSingular
deceptionsPlural
1
The act of deliberately causing someone to believe something that is not true; the practice of deceiving.
The politician was accused of deception after lying to the public.
2
A thing that deceives or is intended to deceive; a trick or scheme.
The magician's deception fooled the entire audience.