Deceit and Plainness

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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

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Plainness is an antonym for deceit.

Plainness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

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Deceit is an antonym for plainness.

Nearby Words: plain, plainly

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Plainness and Deceit. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deceit/plainness

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