deceit

/dɪˈsiːt/
noun
  1. The act of making someone believe something that is not true, especially to gain an advantage.
    • She saw through his deceit and ended the friendship.
    • Politicians sometimes rely on deceit to win votes.
    • The company was accused of using deceit to hide its financial problems.
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