Deceit and Furtiveness

Deceit

Deceit noun - The inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.
Usage example: a rise to power that was marked by treachery and deceit

Furtiveness and deceit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Furtiveness" instead a noun "Deceit".

Furtiveness

Furtiveness noun - A disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously.
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Deceit and furtiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deceit" instead a noun "Furtiveness".
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